I have been a qualified Paramedic for nearly 15 years. (I work on the bank now). I am going into my 6th week at College studying full time the HNC Care & Administrative Practice, (2 days at College & 2 days at my work placement which is based in hospital theatres)
I am absolutely loving the course, and it has just made me realise how little we actually learned regarding ethics, accountability, sociology etc, as most of our course was based on anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.We didn't have to give power-point presentations or write essays!
Previously when I talked with new graduate Paramedics, I was sceptical about what they were being taught at College (and couldn't get my head round how a power point presentation would prepare you for front-line emergency work, but now that I have started this course, I have found it immensely benefical to how I judge and treat my patients.
I am undecided as to whether I will go on to complete the degree in nursing or train as an Operating Department Practitioner. (we do have 2 in our class who would like to train as Paramedics, but have decided to get their degree in nursing first and take it from there!)