What is the title of the video
A Career as a Paramedic
Being an Ambulance Drive
Road Side Support Medic
What has been the changes to the work load over the last decade ?
The implantation of emergency care practise
Develop working with Nurses
Advise Doctors on injuries
What level is the training for Paramedics ?
Entry level 3
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
How many drugs might an Emergency Care Practitioner use.
12
30
60
150
206
300
What is James main job ?
Treat patients who are ill in hospital
Treat patients at home
Treat anybody in an emergency
With the extra training that James has had what additional things can he do
Treat minor illnesses & injuries
Carry out operations
Administer plasters & bandages to patients
Offer support & counselling
How often would an Additional Paramedic leave a patient at home
20 - 30%
31- 40%
41- 50%
51 - 60%
61-70 %
An Emergency Care Practitioner would aim to treat a patient at home
20- 30%
31-40%
41-50%
51-60%
61- 70%
What resources are freed up by treating patients at home .?
A hospital bed
Frees up ambulance to attend other emergencies
More money is available to employ more staff
How has the national Stroke Strategy impacted on the treatment of stroke victims
A & E is cut out to reduce time for treatment
More time & money is allocated to stroke victims
Emergency Care Practitioners will decide which department the patient should go to
Where is the stroke patient taken directly to ?
A & E
High Dependency Unit
CT scanner
Oncology
