Paramedic degree apprenticeships and the University of Cumbria approach

Ward, Richard ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8776-0824 (2021) Paramedic degree apprenticeships and the University of Cumbria approach. College of Paramedics Insight Magazine .

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Abstract

The role of a paramedic within the ambulance service continues to diversify, with paramedics using a widening scope of practice to care for patients. Because of the knowledge, skills and experiences paramedics develop, the NHS has been utilising them in many roles outside of the ambulance service, most notably in primary care. In 2018 it was estimated that there were currently 1000 paramedic vacancies within the UK. Clearly there needs to be more paramedics educated each year and the paramedic degree apprenticeship is one of two options to address this workforce imbalance.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	College of Paramedics Insight Magazine
Publisher:	College of Paramedics
Departments:	Institute of Health > Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice
Depositing User:	Richard Ward
Date Deposited:	17 Apr 2023 10:14
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2024 12:31
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7045

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