NET 2018 Conference: An innovation in mental health practice education for Pre-registration Paramedic students

This presentation describes an innovative approach to mental health training for student paramedics in preparing the future workforce with the required skills and knowledge. There will be a description of the delivery and an evaluation of the placement identifying its key and sustainable learning impacts for all involved. Key to its success was the co-production of the placement from the beginning to end including service users and qualified paramedics. The outcome of this placement enabled students and clinicians to develop the confidence and ability to provide compassionate person-centred care as well as the skills to cultivate self-care and resilience.