I am a HCPC registered Paramedic and Lecturer in Paramedic Science. I started my career in the West Midlands and then the South East Coast Ambulance Services. I moved to Wales and joined Swansea University in 2019.
My special interest areas are human factors and clinical decision making, systems design and delivering quality patient care.
I also work operationally in the Welsh Ambulance Service on a part time basis.
This module focuses on foundational knowledge of the principles and responsibilities that underpin safe and effective practice for paramedics and introduces learners to the expectations of professional behaviour, including the standards of conduct, performance and ethics set out by the HCPC. The module introduces learners to some of the domains within the College of Paramedics curriculum guidance and facilitates the development of interpersonal skills that support inclusive engagement with service users, families, carers and the wider community. The module will introduce core knowledge and practical skills that support learners¿ ability to perform basic life support independently and as part of a team. The module introduces a variety of concepts directly related to the paramedic profession and is supported by a range of e-learning approaches that will facilitate learning and development aligned to this module. Practice based learning will be supported by a five week placement with the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust¿s Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS), enabling learners to engage and communicate with a wide range of patients with varying needs. This foundational placement will prepare learners to the world of professional practice, offering an insight into the pre-hospital environment and allowing application of taught theory.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn canolbwyntio ar wybodaeth sylfaenol am yr egwyddorion a'r gwerthoedd sydd wrth wraidd ymarfer diogel ac effeithiol ar gyfer parafeddygon. Mae'n rhoi gwybod i ddysgwyr am ddisgwyliadau o ran ymddygiad proffesiynol, gan gynnwys safonau ymddygiad, perfformiad a moeseg y Cyngor Proffesiynau Iechyd a Gofal (HCPC). Mae'r modiwl yn rhoi gwybod i ddysgwyr am rai o feysydd arweiniad cwricwlwm Coleg y Parafeddygon ac yn hwyluso'r broses o fagu sgiliau rhyngbersonol sy'n cynnwys ymgysylltiad cynhwysol â defnyddwyr gwasanaethau, teuluoedd, gofalwyr a'r gymuned ehangach. Bydd y modiwl yn cyflwyno gwybodaeth graidd a sgiliau ymarferol sy'n cefnogi gallu dysgwyr i ddarparu cymorth bywyd sylfaenol yn annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm. Mae'r modiwl yn cyflwyno amrywiaeth o gysyniadau sy'n ymwneud yn uniongyrchol â phroffesiwn parafeddygon ac mae'n cael ei ategu gan amrywiaeth o ddulliau e-ddysgu a fydd yn hwyluso dysgu a datblygu sy'n cyd-fynd â'r modiwl hwn. Caiff dysgu ar sail ymarfer ei ategu gan leoliad gwaith pum wythnos gyda Gwasanaethau Cludo Cleifion Mewn Achosion Nad Ydynt yn Rhai Brys (NEPTS) Ymddiriedolaeth GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru, gan alluogi dysgwyr i ymgysylltu a chyfathrebu ag amrywiaeth eang o gleifion ag anghenion amrywiol. Bydd y lleoliad gwaith sylfaenol yn paratoi dysgwyr ar gyfer byd ymarfer proffesiynol, gan gynnig dealltwriaeth o'r amgylchedd cyn cyrraedd yr ysbyty a'u galluogi i roi damcaniaethau a addysgir ar waith.
This module builds on module SHE115 Anatomy and Physiology (1) generating a broader understanding of common medical conditions within the emergency and unscheduled care environments. The module introduces a variety of common medical conditions and related pharmacology that learners are likely to encounter during practice placement, introducing the social sciences and the potential impact on health and well-being. Value based care is an integral aspect of this module and to support understanding of diversity and inclusivity, learners will have the opportunity to engage with community leaders from various cultural backgrounds. The module builds on academic success and introduces reflective practice, encouraging learners to adopt a reflective approach to their personal and professional development. Learners will be expected to engage with the e-learning provided, which focuses on enhancing their knowledge and understanding of common medical conditions through a variety of case studies. Opportunities will be provided for learners to engage in peer review; using prepared questions and answers for viva voce. Practice based learning will be supported by placements within the Welsh Ambulance Service, where learners will have the opportunity undertake a placements on an emergency ambulance and/ or a rapid response vehicle.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn datblygu modiwl SHE115 Anatomeg a Ffisioleg (1) ymhellach, gan greu dealltwriaeth ehangach o gyflyrau meddygol cyffredin mewn amgylcheddau gofal brys a heb eu trefnu. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cyflwyno amrywiaeth o gyflyrau meddygol cyffredin a ffarmacoleg gysylltiedig y mae dysgwyr yn debygol o ddod ar eu traws yn ystod lleoliad ymarfer, gan gyflwyno'r gwyddorau cymdeithasol a'r effaith bosib ar iechyd a lles. Mae gofal ar sail gwerth yn agwedd hanfodol ar y modiwl hwn ac mae'n cefnogi dealltwriaeth o amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant, bydd gan dysgwyr y cyfle i weithio gydag arweinwyr cymunedol o gefndiroedd diwylliannol amrywiol. Mae'r modiwl yn datblygu llwyddiant academaidd ac yn cyflwyno ymarfer adfyfyriol, gan annog dysgwyr i fabwysiadu ymagwedd adfyfyriol i'w datblygiad personol a phroffesiynol. Bydd disgwyl i ddysgwyr gymryd rhan yn yr e-ddysgu a ddarperir, sy'n canolbwyntio ar wella eu gwybodaeth a¿u dealltwriaeth o gyflyrau meddygol cyffredin drwy amrywiaeth o astudiaethau achos. Darperir cyfleoedd i ddysgwyr gymryd rhan mewn adolygu gan gymheiriaid, gan ddefnyddio cwestiynau ac atebion a baratowyd ar gyfer arholiadau llafar. Caiff ymagwedd sy'n seiliedig ar ddysgu ei chefnogi gan leoliadau yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru, lle bydd gan ddysgwyr y cyfle i ymgymryd â lleoliadau mewn ambiwlans brys a/neu gerbyd ymateb brys.
This module introduces learners to traumatic incidents within the emergency and unscheduled care setting. Learners will explore the physiological and structural change that is affected by minor and major trauma, exploring the influence of human factors. This module includes introducing learners to the concept of major incidents, clinical shock, triage and appropriate scene management. Learners will build on their communication skills to support effective communication within teams and other agencies. Practical skills will be developed to support the safe and effective extrication and immobilisation of patients determined by the best available evidence. Practice based learning will be supported by placements on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle within the Welsh Ambulance Service. The module is supported through e-learning.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn rhoi gwybod i'r dysgwyr am ddigwyddiadau trawmatig mewn lleoliadau argyfyngau a gofal heb ei drefnu. Bydd y dysgwyr yn archwilio'r newid ffisiolegol ac adeileddol sy'n deillio o drawma mân a mawr, gan ystyried dylanwad ffactorau dynol. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cynnwys rhoi gwybod i'r dysgwyr am gysyniad digwyddiadau mawr, sioc glinigol, brysbennu a rheoli lleoliadau'n briodol. Bydd y dysgwyr yn adeiladu ar eu sgiliau cyfathrebu i gynorthwyo dulliau cyfathrebol effeithiol mewn timau ac asiantaethau eraill. Caiff sgiliau ymarferol eu datblygu i helpu i ryddhau cleifion a'u hatal rhag gallu symud mewn modd diogel ac effeithiol yn ôl y dystiolaeth orau sydd ar gael. Bydd lleoliadau gwaith mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru yn ategu dysgu ar sail ymarfer. Mae e-ddysgu'n ategu'r modiwl hwn.
This module builds on prior knowledge and aims to draw connections between practice experience and the integration of new knowledge. This module develops learners¿ understanding of human growth across the lifespan. Learners will develop knowledge around pregnancy, neonate, paediatric, adolescence, older adults, end of life and mental health issues. Communication skills are enhanced within this module, facilitating learners¿ ability to communicate with anxious and distressed service users and provide learners with a tool kit to support in the delivery of breaking bad news. The module will develop learners ability to safeguard vulnerable service users and develop a knowledge base around safeguarding service users and include forced marriage, honour based violence, FGM and modern slavery, in line with professional frameworks. Practice based learning will be supported by placements on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle within the Welsh Ambulance Service. As with previous modules, learning and development will be supported by an e-learning approach.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar wybodaeth flaenorol a'i nod yw cysylltu profiad ymarferol ag integreiddio gwybodaeth newydd. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn meithrin dealltwriaeth y dysgwyr o dwf gydol oes pobl. Bydd y dysgwyr yn meithrin gwybodaeth am feichiogrwydd, plant newydd-anedig, materion pediatrig, y glasoed, oedolion h¿n, a materion diwedd oes ac iechyd meddwl. Bydd y modiwl hwn yn gwella sgiliau cyfathrebu, gan hwyluso gallu'r dysgwyr i gyfathrebu â defnyddwyr gwasanaethau pryderus a thrallodus, a rhoi pecyn cymorth i helpu'r dysgwyr i gyflwyno newyddion gwael. Bydd y modiwl yn datblygu gallu'r dysgwyr i ddiogelu defnyddwyr gwasanaethau sy'n agored i niwed ac yn meithrin sylfaen wybodaeth ynghylch diogelu defnyddwyr gwasanaethau, gan gynnwys priodas dan orfod, trais ar sail anrhydedd, anffurfio organau cenhedlu benywod a chaethwasiaeth fodern, yn unol â fframweithiau proffesiynol. Bydd lleoliadau gwaith mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru yn ategu dysgu ar sail ymarfer. Yn yr un modd â'r modiwlau blaenorol, bydd e-ddysgu'n cefnogi dysgu a datblygu.
This module explores the concept of clinical leadership and the influence various approaches will have on managing clinical situations and informing clinical decision making. Learners will begin to understand the links between effective leadership; critical thinking, ethical decision making, communication, and situational awareness. These non-technical skills will be analysed within the context of various clinical situations; enabling learners to apply this knowledge to support their ability in applying new technical skills. The module will facilitate learners to work safely and effectively within and across various professional settings; and enhance their ability to evaluate their own practice and the impact this has on self, others and patient outcomes. This module builds on the principles of leadership, continuing with the focus on self and building on the principle of working with others. Practice based learning is supported within a variety of contexts that include: Emergency department, Theatres, Maternity, Paediatrics and within the Welsh Ambulance Service on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle. The module adopts a blended approach to learning and development and is supported by a variety of e-learning that will facilitate growth.
This module explores the concept of clinical leadership and the influence various approaches will have on managing clinical situations and informing clinical decision making. Learners will begin to understand the links between effective leadership; critical thinking, ethical decision making, communication, and situational awareness. These non-technical skills will be analysed within the context of various clinical situations; enabling learners to apply this knowledge to support their ability in applying new technical skills. The module will facilitate learners to work safely and effectively within and across various professional settings; and enhance their ability to evaluate their own practice and the impact this has on self, others and patient outcomes. This module builds on the principles of leadership, continuing with the focus on self and building on the principle of working with others. Practice based learning is supported within a variety of contexts that include: Emergency department, Theatres, Maternity, Paediatrics and within the Welsh Ambulance Service on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle. The module adopts a blended approach to learning and development and is supported by a variety of e-learning that will facilitate growth.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn archwilio cysyniad arweinyddiaeth glinigol a'r dylanwad y bydd yr ymagweddau amrywiol yn ei gadael ar reoli sefyllfaoedd clinigol a llywio penderfyniadau clinigol. Bydd y dysgwyr yn dechrau deall y cysylltiadau rhwng arweinyddiaeth effeithiol: meddwl yn feirniadol, gwneud penderfyniadau moesegol, cyfathrebu ac ymwybyddiaeth o sefyllfaoedd. Caiff y sgiliau annhechnegol hyn eu dadansoddi yng nghyd-destun sefyllfaoedd clinigol amrywiol, gan alluogi'r dysgwyr i ddefnyddio'r wybodaeth hon i ategu eu gallu wrth roi sgiliau technegol newydd ar waith. Bydd y modiwl yn galluogi'r dysgwyr i weithio'n ddiogel ac yn effeithiol mewn lleoliadau proffesiynol amrywiol, ac yn gwella eu gallu i werthuso eu hymarfer eu hunain a'i effaith arnynt hwy eu hunain, pobl eraill a chanlyniadau cleifion. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar egwyddorion arweinyddiaeth, gan barhau â'r pwyslais ar yr hun ac adeiladu ar egwyddor gweithio gydag eraill. Mae dysgu ar sail ymarfer yn cael ei gefnogi mewn amrywiaeth o gyd-destunau sy'n cynnwys: adrannau achosion brys, theatrau llawdriniaethau, unedau mamolaeth, unedau pediatreg ac yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym. Mae'r modiwl yn mabwysiadu ymagwedd gyfunol at ddysgu a datblygu ac yn cael ei ategu gan amrywiaeth o adnoddau e-ddysgu a fydd yn hwyluso twf.
This module develops the core skills for paramedics, underpinned by appropriate theory and building on level 4 outcomes.
This module further develops paramedic skills with particular emphasis on care of medical and trauma emergencies.
This module further consolidates paramedic skills with paramedic emphasis on children and the young person and emergencies in childbirth and gynaecology. This module also synthesises professional, legal, ethical, management and teaching elements in preparation for practice as a registered paramedic.
This module aims to provide learners with foundational knowledge that will support them as they prepare to undertake the role of practice educators, following completion of the programme and into their journey as newly qualified paramedics. This module will facilitate learners to critically examine various learning theories and teaching styles as well as the key enablers and inhibitors of providing constructive feedback.
