Tenth student paramedic group begin life out on the road

The Trust’s tenth group of student paramedics finished their training last week and today (3^rd November) are beginning life on the frontline.

The group has passed 11 intensive weeks of training, including learning clinical skills at the Trust’s Melbourn training centre in Cambridgeshire, and a three-week driving course at Barton Mills in Suffolk.

Student Peter Mattacks, 46, who will be based in King’s Lynn, said the course provided a great pathway into the profession: “It might be the only way a more mature person can get into it. There’s a lot of information squeezed into this course. I really liked the practical work and trying to find out what is wrong with the patient.”

Clinical Educator, Christina O’Sullivan, who tutored the student paramedics said: “The students all came with a good attitude which they have maintained throughout the course. I hope they will be confident and safe clinicians and that they all go to enjoy their careers.”

Chief Executive for EEAST Anthony Marsh added: “It’s a fantastic achievement for the group and a big step in our progress to benefit patients and staff over a long-term period. I’d like to congratulate them all and wish them the very best in their new careers.”

Published 3rd November 2014