This module is linked to Introduction to Human Biology and Clinical Skill 1 and 2.

This module will cover element of non-technical skills, including but not reserved to:

Basic principles of patient safety
Introduction to Non-technical skills – Teamwork, Communication, Clinical Decision Making & Leadership.
Introduction to Trauma, assessment and management.
Introduction to major incidents and hazardous materials.
Introduction to Human Factors
Introduction to Reflection on action – Principle of briefing and de-briefing.
Introduction to Clinical simulation in the context of patient safety.
Introduction to Clinical decision making and using the principles of pathophysiology to support patient care.

Note:

This module will draw on knowledge and experience gained from Introduction to Human Biology and Clinical Skills 1 and 2.

Simulation exercise based on a clinical emergency, incorporating four phases. (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3 and 4).

Phase 1: Pre-brief, role allocation and planning.

Phase 2: Group to manage and assess the simulation, including patient assessment, history taking and management in the team dynamic.

Phase 3: Group reflection-on-action to identify areas of safe and effective practice and areas of improvement. Students will identify safe and effective practice. This will be written down in a de-brief.

Phase 4: De-Brief - Students should utilise a recognised briefing and debriefing tool to reflect on.

Building from Introduction to Human Biology and Clinical Skills 1 & 2. Learning will consist of technical skills, lead lectures, debates, seminars, and pre-recorded content, with a focus on clinical simulation and teamwork. This will be supplemented by online study materials, clinical simulation, and peer review.

Online materials will be used to introduce subject areas and will be delivered through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE). This will then be built upon through lead lectures.

Incorporated into these will be tasks and activities, which will help to form the basis of face-to-face tutorial sessions to reinforce your learning.

Specialist guest lectures, service users and carers will also be included to give students an in-depth professional and personal experience of key subject areas.

You will also be expected to undertake your own self-study on this module, comprising approximately 140 hours. You will have guidance on which issues and areas to look at, but this study is designed to help expand your knowledge and appreciation for the key subject matters, and to allow you time to work on and develop your assignment.

1. Reflect on your ability to deliver safe and effective care in the pre-hospital or simulated environment.
Knowledge and Understanding, Reflection, Application, Communication.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of effective non-technical skills in the simulated environment.
Knowledge and Understanding, Problem solving.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of teamwork in the pre-hospital care or simulated environment.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application.

4. Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage a patient using the basic principles of pathophysiology, to support a treatment plan.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Problem Solving.

Clinical skills sessions.
Simulation.
VLE (Virtual Learning Environments).
Classroom.
Library support.
Academic Mentor support.
Group tutorials.
Lectures.
Seminars.

Dekker, S. (2011) Patient Safety: A Human Factors Approach, Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Flin, R., O’Connor, P. and Crichton, M. (2017) Safety and the Sharp End: A Guide to Non-Technical Skills, Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Matthews, C (2018) ‘Chapter 6 Human Factors in Paramedic Practice’ in Blaber, A. (2018) Blabers Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective, 3rd edn, Berkshire: Open University Press.

Sanderson, C. and Reinhold, G. (2006) Analytical Models for Decision Making, Berkshire: McGraw-Hill Education.

Enrolled on the BSc (Hons) of Science in Paramedic Science.

This module will start to introduce you to the non-technical skills of Paramedic practice. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence individual capability and effectiveness in practice and we explore an introduction to these theories and how awareness of these supports patient safety.