Paramedic Science

Strong demand has been received from our paramedic sciences team for interactive, highly visual and decision focused learning resources. Below is a list of skills areas we will be supporting:

• Helmet removal;
•  Scoop stretcher, spinal board, vacuum mattress use;
•  Log rolling;
•  Splinting and slinging;
•  Cervical collar application;
•  History taking, primary/secondary surveys and clinical examination skills for each body system (including ENT, Cranial nerves etc…);
• Airway management – OPA, NPA, supra-glottic airways, ET intubation;
• Intravenous and Intra-osseous cannulation;
• Thoracentesis;
• Cricothyroidotomy;
• Trauma and medical advanced life support.

Demand for 3D and rich media simulations include;

• Scene management;
•  Major incidents;
•  Triage in major trauma/major incidents;
•  Medicine management;
•   Virtual ambulance.

Academic Lead: James Graveson – Lecturer in Paramedic Science