1. A case study of the student paramedic unpredictable learning environment Verity Snook Teaching Fellow, Integrated Care (Paramedic Practice)

2. Paramedic Learning “it’s nothing like what they think it’s going to be like – EVER” [p3;PEd;p5]

3. Literature Review An awareness into the complex nature of supporting students within paramedic practice Analysis of mentor experiences Investigated learning environment Impact Students, Mentors and Patients Theme one - practice learning environment Theme two - undergraduate student paramedic emotional, health and wellbeing. Theme three - The mentor

4. “how do you support student paramedics in an unpredictable learning environment?” Qualitative research using an interpretive case study design Policy Documents – Curriculum framework – Professional regulatory codes of practice – Quality assurance – Paramedic evidence based education project Interviews with practice placement educators

5. Emotional Intelligence The ability to perceive, understand, use and manage emotions (Hammick et al.(2009). All the PEds discussed these critical skills, demonstrating a broader scope of acting in the best interests of not only patients and student paramedics but that of the wider healthcare team. “I think by showing them you’re genuine emotional about it, I’d like to think that helps them” [p1;PEd;p4] “What we see every day isn’t what the students are seeing every day” [p5;PEd;p6]

6. Conclusion Consideration to alignment of placement venues to reduce the impact of unpredictability Advanced communication strategies Simulated Activites

7. Student experience, care and safety