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The recognised professional body for all paramedics in the UK, whose role is to promote and develop the paramedic profession.

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@ParamedicsUK
College of Paramedics
3 years
We are fully aware of one particularly misleading and potentially detrimental headline by @BBCNWT yesterday and we are currently writing a response outlining our concerns to @BBCNews @BBCNewsPR and @Ofcom
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College of Paramedics
3 years
We have responded to @BBCNWT and written to @Ofcom following @BBCNWT misleading and potentially detrimental headline regarding the inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing. Read our response here:
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College of Paramedics
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BBC News - Paramedics set to prescribe medicines. Our Chief Executive Gerry Egan talks to @BBCNews about Paramedic independent prescribing; "This is great news for patients and the profession and is the culmination of many years of preparatory work."
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College of Paramedics
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We’re incredibly excited to announce that we, the College of Paramedics have been awarded the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III 👑 Read more here 👉 #CollegeOfParamedics #RoyalCharter
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College of Paramedics
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Just announced by @SuzanneRastrick @NHSEngland . Legislation been laid, & comes into force on 1st April, to enable Advanced Paramedics to independently prescribe medicines. We have also published guidance to education providers and #Paramedics available:
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College of Paramedics
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After lots of hard work in parliament, the College of Paramedics is thrilled to announce that today the UK Government has made the regulatory changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 🙌 Read more here 👉 #ParamedicsUK #NHS
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College of Paramedics
3 years
Today, the College of Paramedics has great pleasure in telling members that we have now officially begun the process to seek a Royal Charter. Read more about our decision to apply for Royal Charter Status: #ParaNews #Paramedic
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College of Paramedics
5 years
We are very pleased with this announcement... 'Paramedic students will get £5,000 support payment each year' A huge thank you to every one of you that posted, penned and pushed for this change. #ParaStudent #ParaFuture
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College of Paramedics
6 years
Paul Gowens @SASCONSULTPARA , named in New Year Honours as recipient of the Queen’s Ambulance Medal. “I’m surprised and humbled. It’s great to be honoured in this way.” Not only a first-class Paramedic, but a very decent human being.
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College of Paramedics
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Happy International Paramedics Day! 🎉🥳🙌 What are you doing to celebrate this International Paramedics Day? For more info head over to the IPD2023 website 👉 @ParamedicsDay #ParamedicsUK #WhatParamedicsDo #IPD2023 #InternationalParamedicsDay
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Today we celebrate our 17th birthday 🎉🎉🎉 we’ve achieved so much in such a short period of time yet so much more still to do #BuildingTheProfession
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We’re currently embarking on forming the College of Paramedics - Critical Care Specialist Interest Group (CCSIG) with aims to develop a curriculum for those wanting to progress from Paramedic to Advanced Paramedic 🙌 More info will be available soon! #ParamedicsUK #CriticalCare
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College of Paramedics
4 years
Today we celebrate 50 years of the inception of #Paramedics ! The first Paramedics in Europe started working in the field, with cardiologist and Honorary Fellow of the College of Paramedics, Dr Douglas Chamberlain. #ParamedicHistory : #ParamedicPractice
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A positive response from Government to the short debate in the House of Lords today, supporting the proposals to enable the prescribing of the 5 specified controlled drugs by paramedic independent prescribers, with changes due to be made to legislation by the end of this year.
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College of Paramedics
2 years
It’s #InternationalParamedicsDay ! Recognising the work carried out by paramedics, first responders and the staff that support them. Join in the celebrations using the hashtag above plus #ProudToBeAParamedic & #IPD2022 , & tag @ParamedicsDay & @ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
5 years
We are deeply saddened by the tragic news about Liv Pontin today. Only recently Liv chose to write a powerful & emotive piece for us to help paramedics and those experiencing difficulties with their mental health. Our sympathies go to those that knew her.
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College of Paramedics
4 years
Today we are delighted to announce our landmark agreement with @ACParamedicine to work together on a collaborative approach to promoting #research , education and #ParaCPD within the #paramedic profession, which in turn will further enhance the patient care provided by paramedics.
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College of Paramedics
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🎉 We are thrilled to announce a historic milestone for the College of Paramedics! On July 9, 2024, the Great Seal was officially affixed, bringing the Royal Charter of Incorporation into legal effect! Stay tuned as we continue this exciting journey together! 🚑🙌 #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Today marks the first day paramedics are legally able to practice as independent prescribers (No, it isn’t an April fools); . #Trustee @MartinBerryUK talks with the @Independent about the evolving role of the prescribing #Paramedic :
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College of Paramedics
5 years
We are delighted to announce @tracyniks has accepted the post of Chief Executive, as a long standing leader in the paramedic profession this a fantastic appointment. The change takes place at the end of the year when @Gerry_Egan retires. #ParaFuture
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College of Paramedics
6 years
Today, we are supporting #AHPsDay . We shall be showcasing how the #Paramedic profession has grown and continues to provide excellent care across multiple settings. 14 professions, all unique, but together we are stronger.
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College of Paramedics
3 years
We are very pleased to announce the Fellowship of the College of Paramedics 2021 is awarded to Els Freshwater. CONGRATULATIONS @blacksladder , from all of us at @ParamedicsUK . You can find all our #ParaHonourAwards recipients on our website:
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College of Paramedics
2 years
We join the rest of the country in mourning the loss of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, she selflessly devoted herself to duty and remained a reassuring figurehead throughout her extraordinary reign. She will be missed more than words can convey.
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Latest news on paramedic independent prescribing: This Thursday Lord Butler of Brockwell will lead a short debate in the House of Lords, asking the UK Government when they plan to introduce legislation to enable prescribing of controlled drugs by paramedic independent prescribers
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College of Paramedics
6 years
The #paramedic profession has the highest proportional #suicide rate of any profession according to @ONS data. It’s time to #CareForOurCarers . This needs to be addressed by @DHSCgovuk and newly appointed @JackieDP . Every lost #Paramedic or colleague is one too many. #ZeroExcuses .
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Following consultation on the standard of education & training (SET 1), @The_HCPC are to increase the threshold to degree level (level 6/9/10 on the qualification framework). Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation and this landmark moment.
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College of Paramedics
6 years
The first @ParamedicsUK Dr John Hinds Scholarship Award sponsored by Galen, for all pre-hospital responders of the Island of Ireland, first responders to advanced paramedics, has launched today. Click here for more details Closing date 19th April.
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College of Paramedics
6 years
The College is delighted with the news that Tracy Nicholls, @EEAST_DirCQI , Fellow & Vice Chair of the College, has been appointed as Director of Clinical Quality & Improvement with @EastEnglandAmb . Without doubt one of the most inspirational #leaders in the profession.
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College of Paramedics
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We have just reached 10,000 Full Members! That's 40% of @The_HCPC #Paramedic register. Thank you to everyone who has made the College what it is today. Let's keep moving forward together. #SupportingTheProfession
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🌍🚑 Happy International Paramedics Day! 🚑🌍 Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and lifesaving work of paramedics around the globe. This year's theme #TheDifferenceWeMake , highlights the profound impact paramedics have in our communities every day. #IPD2024
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College of Paramedics
3 years
At this year’s #ParaHonoursAndAwards we are proud to congratulate Els Freshwater for receiving the Fellowship of the College of Paramedics 2021. Congratulations @blacksladder from all of us at the College of Paramedics. #ParaHonourAwards
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Thank you to our dedicated team for their work on the #prescribing project. Proposal submitted and we shall keep you all updated. #team
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College of Paramedics
4 years
An urgent review of the current levels of PPE is called for. With a more precautionary and a more dynamic approach needed, while this is underway. @tracyniks writes to @MattHancock Read the letter here: #Covid19 #PPE #Paramedics
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College of Paramedics
3 years
Today we celebrate our 20th birthday, thank you to all our volunteers, employees, members, colleagues and friends who have supported us on our incredible journey – we have achieved a lot yet there is much more to do, we look forward to the next 20 years. #DevelopingtheProfession
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College of Paramedics
4 years
This short film made by #paramedics sends a message to the public that the #NHS , and the #Ambulance Service is still there for people who need emergency help for a stroke, a heart attack or other life-threatening conditions. #HelpUsHelpYou
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@ParamedicsUK
College of Paramedics
6 years
Social media remains a powerful tool in sharing knowledge and promoting best practice, however must be used professionally and with integrity. It should never be used at the detriment of public trust, confidence, or right to confidentiality. Our guidance:
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College of Paramedics
5 years
Delighted to see @SASCONSULTPARA vice chair of the college being decorated with the Queens Ambulance Medal for distinguished service at Holyrood Palace today, congratulations
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College of Paramedics
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We are delighted to announce Tony Stone @TonyTone17 has been appointed as our new Head of Clinical Development for Emergency and Critical Care. Welcome Tony! #DevelopingTheProfession
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College of Paramedics
7 years
#record 836 new members joined @ParamedicsUK during September - thanks for #SupportingTheProfession
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College of Paramedics
4 years
We are pleased to announce @OcoRory as the first #Paramedic Council (interim) Chair. The election process was completed at the end of 2020 and Rory will now represent the Council and membership at #ParaBoard . Read more on our News section: #ParaCouncil
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College of Paramedics
9 years
Disappointed @Jeremy_Hunt knowledge about #paramedics . Will post copy of Career Framework to aid his understanding.
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College of Paramedics
4 years
We are delighted to announce that following a recent recruitment process, @georgette_eaton MCPara will be joining the Board of Trustees as the Trustee Official for Research. We have no doubt that Georgette will bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the current team.
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Being a Muslim Paramedic during the #COVID19 pandemic - Beards, Ramadan and Eid. You can read our latest #ParaBlog post by #Paramedic Shumel Rahman here:
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College of Paramedics
2 years
We're pleased to announce that the Government has published their response to advice from the ACMD on the prescribing of controlled drugs by #paramedics . Our Specialist Medicines Advisor, David Rovardi, has provided an update 👉 #paramedic #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
8 years
Thinking of all our brave colleagues in #Westminster this afternoon and those injured @Ldn_Ambulance @LDNairamb @metpoliceuk
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College of Paramedics
5 years
Some exceptionally challenging times ahead of us all. The College will do everything it can to support every member, #Paramedic , Student Paramedic & fellow care providers in supporting the most in need and our families. You all continue to make us proud. Both #NHS & independent.
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We're delighted to announce we’re in the early stages of creating a College of Paramedics App📱 Keen to make sure we deliver the best possible user experience we’ll be looking for members to test it, during this initial build stage⚕️ Details coming soon🙌 #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
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🏆 We’re delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s #ParaHonoursAndAwards , congratulations to them all! More info on the recipients here 👉 The John Hinds Scholarship Award is presented in association with @GalenLtd & @ATACCGroup #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
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A positive response from the UK Government to the short debate in the House of Lords on 14th September. Read more here 👉 #Paramedic #ParamedicsUK #Prescribing
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3 years
We're proud to announce the first ever #InternationalParamedicsDay which will take place on 8 July 2022. Read more at and follow @ParamedicsDay for updates. #ProudToBeAParamedic
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The College of Paramedics is delighted to announce that our Head of Clinical Development for Emergency and Critical Care, Carl Smith, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the New Year’s Honours List 2024 🏆 #ParamedicsUK #KingsHonours
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College of Paramedics
6 years
We are delighted to announce the fantastic Dahrlene Tough @dahrlenetough has been appointed Trustee Official for Clinical Development #BuildingTheProfession
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College of Paramedics
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FREE access to @Headspace for all #NHS staff. 1000+ hours of mindfulness and sleep content with mini exercises for busy shift workers. Click here to register… #ParaHealth #Covid19UK #MentalHealthMatters
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College of Paramedics
6 years
Congratulations to our Chair Dr John Martin @consultantpara , for the successful completion and defence of his doctoral thesis. Another positive day for #Paramedic lead research, and the wider profession.
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College of Paramedics
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We have published some guidance and a situation update to Student Paramedics regarding education programme provision during the Covid-19 pandemic. 👇
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College of Paramedics
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We are pleased to announce the release of the 2017 Digital Paramedic Career Framework. With more opportunities for #Paramedics than ever before, where will your career go?
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Merry Christmas to all our members, ambulance, NHS and emergency workers on shift today. Thank you for what you do.
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Comments from @MartinBerryUK in @TelegraphNews : “We are seeing more and more specialist paramedics working in urgent care settings, alongside other medical professionals such as GPs.” #Paramedic prescribing is currently under consideration by the CHM.
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College of Paramedics
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@tracyniks & @lizharrisFCPara at #EmergencyServicesMentalHealth symposium hear @KensingtonRoyal announce 'mandatory decompression breaks' for staff, launch of the #BlueLightTogether hub and a landmark #wellbeing pledge by sector leaders @AACE_org @NFCC_FireChiefs @PoliceChiefs
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College of Paramedics
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Some achievements from the last 5 years: ⭐️Professional indemnity insurance for members ⭐️BSc degree entry level for new paramedics ⭐️Develop the Paramedic Post-Graduate Curriculum ⭐️Independent prescribing for paramedics ⭐️Launch @_theBPJ_ ⭐️Updated Scope of Practice
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College of Paramedics
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Our Chief Executive @tracyniks has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to the #ParamedicProfession . Read about Tracy’s career & vast impact she has had on the development of the College 👉 #Paramedic #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
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#NotAllParamedicsWearGreen @CraiggieP is an #AdvancedClinicalPractitioner in Emergency Medicine. Found working with @airambulancekss and in the Emergency Department at @sashnhs Craig is also @RCollEM Credentialed. #AP #ParaPrescribing @LinkedIn -
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College of Paramedics
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Published today: Guidance on how managers may offer psychosocial support to their employees to help sustain their mental resilience and #wellbeing . #Covid19 #coronavirus #Ambulance #Leadership #ParaHealth by @Jojo_research Download the document here...
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College of Paramedics
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With opportunities in primary, urgent, emergency, and critical care, the College of Paramedics reiterates its commitment to “leading the development of the paramedic profession”. This publication is one of many key elements in delivering this commitment:
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College of Paramedics
4 years
We are happy to announce that @Orla39595955 has won the 2020 John Hinds Scholarship Award in association with the Galen and @ATACCGroup . Orla, a Belfast paramedic, wins a place on the @ATACCFaculty course. . 1/3
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College of Paramedics
5 years
Thank you to everyone who attended #ParaCon19 and for continuing to support us with your membership!
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College of Paramedics
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We are very pleased to announce the Honorary Fellowship of the College of Paramedics 2021 is awarded to Andrea James. CONGRATULATIONS @HealthRegLawyer , from all of us at @ParamedicsUK . You can find all our #ParaHonourAwards recipients on our website:
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College of Paramedics
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We are proud to announce that Rory O'Connor has been elected for our Chair of the Paramedic Council position. Congratulations @OcoRory from all of us at the College of Paramedics. Read more... #ParaElections #ParaCouncil
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College of Paramedics
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In light of recent inquests and report into deaths and serious incidents in police custody, we have reviewed the management of Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) & restraint, and today have published our Acute Behavioural Disturbance Position Statement:
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We teamed up with @PrincesTrust @stjohnambulance @swasFT @NHSEngland and @UWEBristol to give young people the opportunity to experience and understand what it's like to be a paramedic. The ParaMEdic project aims to inspire the next generation of paramedics🙌 #FutureParamedic
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College of Paramedics
4 years
You can now access the revolutionary handbook, Mind the Gap, on our website. By @malone_mk it details clinical signs and symptoms on black and brown skin. Download for free: #ParamedicPractice #ParaCPD
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College of Paramedics
2 years
We are incredibly disappointed that #paramedics are excluded from the legislation to allow healthcare professionals to certify Fit Notes and continue to lobby that paramedics are ideally placed to undertake this task in primary and secondary care. More:
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4 years
We have called for an urgent coordinated response to prioritise vaccinating #paramedics , frontline #ambulance clinicians and 999 #NHS111 call centre staff. Read our statement on 'When Will Vaccinations Be Available for Frontline Staff?' #COVID19Vaccine
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🌟 We’re delighted to announce the winners of our 2023 #ParaHonoursAndAwards 🌟 Awards will be presented at a celebratory dinner on 1st night of #ParaCon23 . Conference & dinner tickets are available to purchase here 👉 #Paramedic #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
7 years
We are thinking of you all tonight as terror strikes London again @Ldn_Ambulance @metpoliceuk #Vauxhall #BoroughMarket #LondonBridge
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College of Paramedics
4 years
We are delighted to announce we have been successful in receiving a grant from @RCNFoundation to develop a service to provide specialist #mentalhealth support and interventions from @NHSPracHealth for our members with the most complex mental health needs.
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🎥 We’re pleased to launch our new video to promote diversity in the #paramedic profession, created in association with @NHS_HealthEdEng . Read more about the need to diversify the profession and watch the video here 👉 #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
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We are updating our #NotAllParamedicsWearGreen poster we use at events to showcase the diverse roles in which paramedics now work. If you’re interested in being included please email your photo to liana.hocking @collegeofparamedics .co.uk or tweet using #NotAllParamedicsWearGreen
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The #ParaCon19 team hope you had a fabulous time at our National Conference, wishing you a safe journey home and see you next year! #ParaCon20
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College of Paramedics
2 years
Our Chief Exec. @tracyniks has received her #OBE from HRH the Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, which she attended with her husband Rob, & her sons @JordanNicholls & @Danny_Nicholls1 Read about Tracy’s time at the event 👉
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College of Paramedics
7 years
This is our response to the recent NICE consultation on more specialists and advanced Paramedics -
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College of Paramedics
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Excellent news for the Paramedic profession and we eagerly await the final approval next week. Thank you to all those you responded to the consultation and have made this (nearly!) a reality! #Paramedic #HCPC #Future
@The_HCPC
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Click here to read our proposed changes to the threshold qualification level for entry to the Register for paramedics, which will be presented to our Education and Training Committee for approval at their meeting on Thursday 1 March 2018
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Our guys @SASCONSULTPARA and & @lizharrisFCPara ready for #Airway presentation at #EMS2018
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Congratulations @andycollen on the publication of your new book, now available from @ParamedicsUK book store
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This month, we celebrate reaching our 20,000th member milestone! We would like to thank all members for their continued support and commitment to the work that we do on their behalf. #DevelopingtheProfession
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College of Paramedics
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We are leading a UK wide survey in collaboration with the National Ambulance Research Steering Group, exploring how staff feel about their health and wellbeing and the activities being undertaken during this global pandemic. Please take part here:
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At this year’s #ParaHonoursAndAwards we are proud to congratulate Bo Escritt for receiving the Honorary Fellowship of the College of Paramedics 2021. Congratulations @BoEscritt from all of us at the College of Paramedics. #ParaHonourAwards
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College of Paramedics
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We support our Trans colleagues who became #paramedics to help the general public, not to be the target of abuse or ignorant views & opinions. Prejudice, discrimination & bigotry is not tolerated by us. #transpride #pride2022
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Work has begun on devising a Capability Framework for paramedics working in primary care. This will be a useful first component of a 'guidance toolkit' for employers, clinicians and other stakeholders.
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We have launched a new #Covid19 webpage to communicate with you about the infection and its impact on you and your practice, and as a resource for official sources of further #coronavirus information. #Covid19UK
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We have published a statement regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while managing patients in cardiac arrest during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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College of Paramedics
5 years
Graham Harris receives his well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. He thanks the #paramedic profession for giving him a career and suggests... 'Ask not what your professional body can do for you but what you can do for your professional body'. #ParaCon19
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After two years of negotiation, primary care paramedics have been recognised as able to undertake the training required to become sample takers in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. #PrimaryCare #Paramedics #ParamedicsUK
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College of Paramedics
5 years
Today we welcome @tracyniks to our College as our incoming CEO, a handover period during December will ensure our transition from @Gerry_Egan will be safe and thorough. welcome aboard Tracy.
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College of Paramedics
1 year
The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) have introduced a Diploma in Major Incident Management (DipMIM) 🙌 Find out more about the diploma here 👉 #ParamedicsUK #MajorIncident #Paramedic
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Volunteers wanted for research study ‘factors influencing paramedic clinical decision making in the management of cardiac arrest’
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College of Paramedics
4 years
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College of Paramedics
7 years
Our thoughts are with #emergencystaff responding to the #ManchesterArena incident & those affected. @gmpolice for updates
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College of Paramedics
6 years
Today at #ParaCon18 we launch our #Paramedic Intubation Consensus Statement. A framework for safe and effective intubation by paramedics.
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