The Journey from Student to Paramedic in the UK Ambulance Service

ISBN-13: 9781032721415 / Twarda / 2024 / 208 str.

Diane (Regent's University London) Waller

Opis

Drawing on extensive ethnographic research, this fascinating book highlights the challenges and contradictions faced by neophyte paramedics as they transition from a classroom setting into day-to-day clinical work placements.

Spis treści

1.Introduction.  2.Historical context.  3.Exploring the Literature.  4.Methods of Enquiry.  5. Findings.  6.Discussion.  7.Reflections and Recommendations.  

 

O autorze

John Donaghy, Anglia Ruskin University, UK. John has had over 30 years working in an NHS ambulance service, initially as an ambulance man in the late 1970s, prior to Paramedic, First Responder, Flight Paramedic, Duty Officer, Paramedic Training Officer and Tactical Support Officer. In addition, John has over 20 years in academia managing both undergraduate and post graduate paramedic degree programmes. John’s research interests lie in the professionalisation of professions.

Diane Waller, Emeritus Professor of Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths University of London, Hon. President, British Association of Art Therapists, former Council Member, Health and Care Professions Council, Group Analytic Psychotherapist (UKCP). Research interests include the sociology of health professions, arts therapies with people with progressive illness, stroke and eating disorders, intercultural therapy. Series Editor (with Sarah Scoble) of Routledge’s International Research in the Arts Therapies.