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