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Hi Starlight I totally understand your points about a junior Dr pulling rank on more experienced members of nursing staff etc. My point was made in regard to the question of a dual registered Dr/Para. Any doctor wishing to work pre hospital (hems, basics etc) can do so on a GMC registration and...

Not likely, there'd be nothing for a GMC registered Dr to gain by becoming a paramedic. The former outranks the latter. Scott

Hi All I undertook this course through Basics recently and thought I'd write a brief review while it's still fresh in my mind. I booked onto the course via Basics website and paid online. At over £700 it's not a cheap course to attend but I'd heard it was used by students as preparation...

Starlight is right as far as I'm aware. There are very few paramedics with PhD qualifications. Most are employed in a research and development capacity not on the road. Scott

Hello and welcome from another paramedic Scott

One other thing on private ambulance companies. Do plenty of research on the company before you start. There's a lot of sharks in the business and companies seem to go under at the drop of a hat (or a tax bill). Be careful you don't get left out of pocket mate Scott Sent from my iPhone...

I'd have to disagree with you on the training for a start. Plenty SIA courses cr@p and turn out nothing but divs regardless of what badge they've got. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close Protection World

Why get hung up on what little bit of plastic they've got in their pocket. If someone's competent enough to do the job let them get on with it. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close Protection World

It's the patient assessment template. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close Protection World

Hi Buggs Best bit of advice from me is learn the template when they give it to you. If you can follow that all your patient simulations become much easier. Study hard and know your precourse material before you arrive. Try and learn one drug per day. Good luck Scott Sent from my iPhone...

Agree with the above. PHTLS, ITLS or if you fancy a challenge PHEC. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close Protection World

Recognition of international qualifications are dealt with on a case by case basis. HCPC would most likely want to see qualifications, cpd portfolio and evidence of continuous practice. It's best to speak directly with the HCPC before you apply. The international route us pricey. Scott...

Yeah. If you want a CTL/CTE post or to go onto advanced practice you'll need a BSc possibly MSc depending on the role. The tech to para course will probably be around as long as there's techs willing to undertake it. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close Protection World

The majority of our new starts come in with the 2 year foundation degree. Some then go on to do the BSc part time. In terms of scope of practice it makes no difference on the road. We're all bound by the same clinical standards, JRCALC guidelines etc. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close...

And as for the 3 years at school not making a medic. 75 per cent of the student para programmes are spent on placement. Scott Sent from my iPhone using Close Protection World