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Management of Burns for Paramedics – free elearning for emergency care workers

Posted on: October 6th, 2022 by Rebecca Tinnion No Comments

Burns and other injuries caused by exposure to fire, heat and hot substances are common during bonfire night and firework season.

As we move closer to this time of year, emergency care workers can visit topical elearning to refresh their knowledge and skills in burn and wound care.

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) and the College of Paramedics have developed a Management of Burns for Paramedics module which covers key elearning in dealing with burns outside of hospitals.

The learning is suitable for all grades of emergency responder.

Written by a paramedic and edited by a burns specialist nurse, 4 interactive and bitesize elearning sessions are accessible on PCs, laptops, iPads and mobile phones.

By completing the module, you will achieve a greater understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment and immediate management of burn injuries and contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

How can I access the Paramedics elearning programme?

For more information and to register for the elearning programme, please visit the Paramedics programme page.

Other elearning programmes of interest

Paramedics may also be interested in the Essentials of Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce. For more information, read about the elearning programme.   

Survey invites newly qualified paramedics to leave feedback on elearning

Posted on: August 3rd, 2022 by Rebecca Tinnion No Comments

To date there are 15 modules available in the Paramedics elearning programme, developed by Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) in partnership with the College of Paramedics.

As the programme develops, we would like to raise awareness of the modules across the newly qualified and newly registered paramedic community.

Feedback survey

A quick survey has been developed to gain feedback on modules in the Paramedics elearning programme.

By participating in the survey, you will provide valuable insight into the content which is most relevant (and needed) for newly registered paramedics.

Accessing the survey

The online survey, which is open from 1 August to 31 December 2022, can be completed on a mobile device, laptop or PC.

You can access the survey here.

Many thanks for your support.

Paediatrics module for Paramedics

Posted on: April 13th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) worked with the College of Paramedics to produce 9 modules on paediatric care for paramedics.

Paramedics and those who work alongside them will find the modules useful when caring for children in different settings. Experienced paramedics, newly registered paramedics, students and assistant practitioners will all find this module helps to build knowledge and confidence.

The paediatrics for paramedics’ modules includes:

  • Introduction to paediatrics for paramedics
  • Applying safeguarding in practice
  • Childhood rashes
  • Diabetes in children
  • Poisons and toxidrome
  • The child with fever
  • The limping child
  • The child with respiratory distress
  • The vomiting child

Within each module, interactive sessions can be accessed on a variety of mobile devices and last approximately 20 minutes.

To register for this elearning module or for more information, please visit the paramedics programme page.

Public Health elearning available to Paramedics

Posted on: March 10th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Paramedics encounter daily the challenges of Public Health.  Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) worked in partnership with the College of Paramedics to develop a Public Health module in the Paramedics elearning programme. Written by paramedics with a keen interest and expertise in Public Health issues, the module provides an introduction to the principles and practice of Public Health, and aims to equip paramedics to contribute more effectively to the Public Health agenda.

Sessions in the Public Health module include:

  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Health Protection
  • Health Promotion
  • Wider Determinants of Health
  • Healthcare Public Health
  • Social Prescribing
  • Health Protection – Toxidrome and Infectious Disease

This interactive CPD module will be useful for experienced paramedics, newly qualified paramedics, students and assistant practitioners. Sessions can be accessed on a variety of mobile devices and take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

To register for this elearning module, or for more information, please visit the Paramedics programme page.

Paramedics supported with free elearning modules

Posted on: February 18th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Newly qualified and experienced paramedics can access bitesize elearning sessions across a range of scenarios in the Paramedics elearning programme. Developed by Health Education England elearning for healthcare in partnership with the College of Paramedics, the programme is free to those with an NHS email address. There are 13 modules available, which aim to support those who are new to practice or those wishing to refresh their knowledge in certain areas.

These quick elearning sessions can be accessed on a variety of devices and support continuing professional development. Read more and register for the elearning  programme by visiting the Paramedics programme page.

Paramedics supported with free elearning modules

Posted on: December 23rd, 2021 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Health Education England and the College of Paramedics provide a free elearning programme for newly qualified and experienced paramedics. There are 13 modules available, which cover a range of scenarios the paramedic may encounter and aim to support those who are new to practice or those wishing to refresh their knowledge in certain areas.

Authored and curated by leading paramedics in England, the bitesize elearning sessions can be accessed on mobile devices, laptops and PCs.  They are a great way for busy paramedics to engage in Continuing Professional Development in bite sized chunks.  For more information and to register for the elearning  programme, please visit the Paramedics programme page.

MindEd Blue Light modules available in the Paramedics elearning programme

Posted on: November 25th, 2021 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

MindEd is a free educational resource for mental health support and its “Blue Light” modules are now available in the Paramedics elearning programme. The resource aims to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of emergency responders, who experience stress and trauma as a result of their jobs.

Blue Light modules include:

  • Top Tips for Blue Light Managers and Team Leaders
  • Top Tips for Blue Light Team Members
  • Blue Light Services Building Staff Psychosocial Resilience and Wellbeing

Learn more about the top tips, by visiting the Top Tips for Blue Light Staff page in the MindEd website.

The Blue Light Services Building Staff Psychosocial Resilience and Wellbeing resource was developed to help learners identify colleagues who are struggling, and offer advice to better support one another and manage early distress.

Blue Light modules were written by leading experts from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, in collaboration with the College of Paramedics and representatives from the Police and Fire Services.

How can I access the Paramedics elearning programme?

For more information and to register for the elearning  programme, please visit the Paramedics programme page.

Other elearning programmes of interest

Paramedics may also be interested in the Essentials of Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce. For more information, read about the elearning programme.

Management of Burns for Paramedics – free elearning for emergency care workers

Posted on: October 29th, 2021 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

As we head into fireworks season, emergency care workers may attend an increased number of burn injuries. Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) and the College of Paramedics have developed a Management of Burns for Paramedics elearning module which covers key topics in dealing with burns outside of hospitals.  The learning is suitable for all grades of emergency responder.

Written by a paramedic and edited by a burns specialist nurse, 4 interactive and bitesize elearning sessions are accessible on PCs, laptops, iPads and mobile phones. By completing the module, you will achieve a greater understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment and immediate management of burn injuries and contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).

How can I access the Paramedics elearning programme?

For more information and to register for the elearning  programme, please visit the Paramedics programme page.

Other elearning programmes of interest

Paramedics may also be interested in the Essentials of Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce. For more information, read about the elearning programme.

Free Paramedics elearning available to all students, newly qualified and registered paramedics

Posted on: October 5th, 2021 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Health Education England and the College of Paramedics have worked in partnership to develop a dedicated elearning programme for Paramedics. Whether starting or returning to university studying Paramedic Science, starting work as a paramedic for the first time, or an experienced paramedic looking to refresh and update their knowledge, these sessions aim to support individuals applying theory into practice.

Gary Strong, National CPD Lead, College of Paramedics commented, ‘Quick and easy to access and produced by paramedics for paramedics, these sessions are invaluable for refreshing knowledge and applying learning in practice. They can be used by students to support their studies, newly qualified paramedics to reinforce their learning, or experienced paramedics for revision, and all who work alongside paramedics to develop applied clinical knowledge’.

What’s included in the elearning programme?

The programme now includes 13 modules, with sessions written by paramedics and subject matter experts on a wide range of topics.

  • Clinical Decision Making for Paramedics
  • End of Life and Palliative Care as Associated with Paramedic Practice
  • Law and Ethics for Paramedics
  • Long Term Conditions for Paramedics
  • Mental Health for Paramedics
  • Paediatrics for Paramedics
  • Pain Management for Paramedics
  • Public Health for Paramedics
  • Management of Burns for Paramedics
  • Maternity Care for Paramedics
  • Supporting Paramedic Practice During COVID-19
  • Urgent Care for Paramedics – Illness
  • Urgent Care for Paramedics – Injuries

The modules in this programme include interactive, CPD (Continuing Professional Development), 20 minute elearning sessions, designed to be accessed on a variety of mobile devices, including iPads and mobile phones.

How can I access the Paramedics elearning programme?

For more information and to register for the elearning  programme, please visit the Paramedics programme page.

Other elearning programmes of interest

Paramedics may also be interested in the Essentials of Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce. This elearning programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to enable appropriate wound care to people in any setting. For more details, visit the elearning.

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