The keynote panel of @SarahToddPara @helenbeau1 @Kirsty_LLR, Simon Robinson and Dr Bridget Carne are talking about pre and post registration training for Paramedics in the next 5 years.
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@Kirsty_LLR mentions they are already talking about pre reg training changing in the 5th iteration of the curriculum to incorporate a larger focus on urgent care including long term condition management.
@helenbeau1 has discussed paramedics in primary care specialising in primary care.
@CoP_PrimUrgCare looking at launching a Co-badged steroid injunction course.
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@CoP_PrimUrgCare looking at launching a Co-badged steroid injunction course.
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Simon Robinson - “it’s amazing to see so many paramedics here on a sunny Saturday.
8 years ago the #CoP told me to keep my intubation and cannula skills up - today I’m a partner of a large surgery responsible for 200 employees.
It’s great to see how far we’ve come”
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8 years ago the #CoP told me to keep my intubation and cannula skills up - today I’m a partner of a large surgery responsible for 200 employees.
It’s great to see how far we’ve come”
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GP Dr Carne admits that until she invited a paramedic into her practice, she had absolutely no idea of our skillset.
Years on, her surgery has seen a dramatic reduction in antibiotic prescribing and emergency presentations.
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Years on, her surgery has seen a dramatic reduction in antibiotic prescribing and emergency presentations.
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Dr Carne states that paramedics are experts at spotting sick and ill patients.
Paramedics in primary care incredibly valuable and without paramedics in general practice it would be broken* in Somerset
*even more broken
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Paramedics in primary care incredibly valuable and without paramedics in general practice it would be broken* in Somerset
*even more broken
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There are 50! paramedics working in primary care within Somerset.
@SarahToddPara - “what tips would you give to those employing new paramedics”
Dr Carne - “allow them to shadow for a while, accept that they will need lots of support at the start, bookmark30 mins everyday for a catch up and queries”
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Dr Carne - “allow them to shadow for a while, accept that they will need lots of support at the start, bookmark30 mins everyday for a catch up and queries”
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Simon - “we have a 6 week induction, we invite perspective employees to come and spend the day with us, see what it is really like.
We then have joint clinics with a range of practitioners - inc pharmacy. This gives them time to learn what they don’t know….
We then have joint clinics with a range of practitioners - inc pharmacy. This gives them time to learn what they don’t know….
…then a modified Wolverhampton grid to narrow down learning objectives. Then regular learning meetings.
We also have 2 week placements for student paramedics from the local uni”
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We also have 2 week placements for student paramedics from the local uni”
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