Research Detail
Title of Research Study
Educational attainment and training requirements of paramedics in the UK: a cross-sectional survey
Overview Summary of Project
The method for training paramedics has changed over the last 20-30 years as the paramedic profession has evolved itself and this has resulted in a situation where there are paramedics operating within this field of clinical practice with varying levels of education. This may not represent a major challenge, however, many of those who were trained under the older style programmes have a desire to top-up for reasons of personal development and career progression.
The number of registered paramedics with non-degree level education across the UK is unknown and there is a paucity of research in this area. Additionally, their educational needs and aspirations have not formally been identified. This could prove useful to higher education institutions seeking to develop such programmes, the regulator in terms of the overall education status of the paramedic profession as a whole and employers in relation to the continuous professional development of their workforce.
Questions
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/ulster/paramedic-education
Type of Research
Quantitative Survey
Proposed Start
2024-10-01
Country where research is taking place
United Kingdom
Principal Researcher's Contact Email
a.chambers@ulster.ac.uk
Name of Principal Researcher
Andrew Chambers;
