The Newly Qualified Paramedic's Handbook

Danny Dixon

ISBN 10: 1801611327 / ISBN 13: 9781801611329

Edité par Class Publishing Ltd, GB, 2026

Beginning work as a newly qualified paramedic is exciting. You finally get to put into practice all the skills you have been developing throughout your degree. It can also be terrifying. Suddenly, as a new registrant, you become accountable for the decisions you make, and responsible for the physical and emotional wellbeing of your patients. The Newly Qualified Paramedic's Handbook is here to guide you through the first couple of years of your clinical practice, as you make the transition from student to newly qualified and, ultimately, to experienced paramedic.From your first shift to your first setback, this book offers practical tips to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice. It supports you in consolidating your knowledge and applying it confidently to provide professional, proactive patient care. Whether you start your career in an ambulance service or choose to work in a different clinical setting, with this book by your side you will have the information, confidence and resilience to excel. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781801611329

Synopsis :

Starting your first paramedic role is both exciting and daunting. You finally get to put your training into practice, but you also become accountable for the decisions you make and responsible for the wellbeing of patients and colleagues. The Newly Qualified Paramedic’s Handbook is here to guide you through those formative first years – from student to newly qualified and, ultimately, to experienced paramedic.

The rapid expansion of the paramedic profession has led to greater diversity in the potential working environments for NQPs than ever before. Whether you start your career in the ambulance service or choose to work in a less familiar clinical setting, this book aims to equip you with the confidence, knowledge and resilience to excel.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Practical tips for bridging the gap between classroom learning and real‑world practice
• Support for managing early challenges and developing sound professional judgement
• Reflective activities aligned to the learning outcomes of the Consolidation of Learning Programme for NQPs and HCPC CPD requirements
• Insights and advice from students, NQPs and experienced paramedics

 

Packed with real experiences and actionable guidance, this handbook helps you navigate your transition from novice to confident, capable paramedic - wherever your career begins.

 

À propos de l'auteur:

Danny Dixon is a clinician, educator and leader at South East Coast Ambulance Service, a busy NHS ambulance service in the United Kingdom. He has previously worked as a Paramedic Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent, as well as undertaking visiting lecturer and sessional roles at various other universities in the South East. He trained as a paramedic at St George’s, University of London in Tooting. He lives in Surrey with his wife, Hannah, one son, one daughter and a cat.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Newly Qualified Paramedic's Handbook
Éditeur : Class Publishing Ltd, GB
Date d'édition : 2026
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : New