Paramedic science – simulation activity
In December 2024, we facilitated an activity as part of the first year (level 4) Fundamentals of Patient Assessment unit in Paramedic Science involving 12 PIER members over two days.
The activity gave students the opportunity to take a non-time critical medical history and undertake basic observation of PIER members in a controlled and observed simulation exercise to help develop their communication skills with patients before attending their first placement block in practice. Using Bliss Suite and Ambulance Simulator rooms.
This communication exercise with the PIER members is so important to our Level 4 Paramedic Students as they prepare their communication and questioning skills prior to their first placement block with professional Paramedics.
When we combine the real-world experiences, reactions and answers of the PIER members, alongside the realistic settings of our BLISS Immersion suite or our Ambulance Simulation Room this exercise is fantastic, with real value-added experiences for our Level 4 Students.
They also have a lot of fun once they get into the day as they can see the benefits of talking to the PIER members and receiving face to face feedback.
All the students were very impressive and had excellent interpersonal skills, making my part of the work very easy. They had prepared well for the session, showed respect, interest and empathy towards me with a remarkably high level of professionalism.
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