Developments in Research at the College of Paramedics

1. Developments in Research at the College of Paramedics College of Paramedics, The Exchange, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4RR Tel: 01278 420014 email: membership@collegeofparamedics.co.uk Website: www.collegeofparamedics.co.uk Professor Julia Williams Chair of the Research and Development Advisory Committee

2. Changing Emphasis System based diagnostic reasoning Paramedic practice has evolved significantly over the last 20 years Transport Guideline based treatment Protocol Driven Treatment Need led transport Symptom based assessment and triage Newton, A. (2014) Ambulance Service 20130: The future of Paramedics. Unpublished PhD Thesis

3. What research exists specifically about unscheduled urgent and emergency care and paramedic practice?

4. Clinical & Communications Technology

5. What other research exists specifically about unscheduled urgent care and paramedic practice?

6. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Strategic – Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC)

7. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Strategic – Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) • Advising on public consultations such as the Research and Innovation consultation • Role of research within paramedic pre-registration curricula

8. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Strategic – Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) • RDAC provides a first point of contact regarding research issues

9. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • RDAC provides a first point of contact regarding research issues • Evaluating research proposals • Providing letters of support for grant funding • Advising on research in development • Nominating experts from within the College to review proposed research

10. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Strategic – Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) • RDAC provides a first point of contact regarding research issues • Development, education and support for members

11. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Development, education and support for members • Writing for publication workshops; 1-2-1 advice • Post graduate research students’ network (launch 2014) • Database of research projects in progress (October 2014) • Research development day March 18th 2015 • Support to develop applications for Clinical Academic Training programmes • Webinar programme

12. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Strategic – Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) • RDAC provides a first point of contact regarding research issues • Development, education and support for members • Financial support for research

13. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Financial support for research • 2013 saw the 1st Annual small grant awards to support members of the College to undertake research: • Paul Jones – research into substance use • Kim Kirby – impact of shifts • Graham McClelland – sepsis • 2014 awards are now open.

14. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • Strategic – Research and Development Advisory Committee (RDAC) • RDAC provides a first point of contact regarding research issues • Development, education and support for members • Financial support for research • The missing link!

15. Key areas of research activity in the College of Paramedics • The missing link! • Could act as a portal of information • Could form a conduit between institutions, individuals, organisations etc. • Should have strong working relationships with research institutions such as the Welsh Institute of Emergency and Unscheduled Care

17. Thank you for listening. Any questions?