The student’s Practice Assessment Document (PAD) forms the basis of their progression through placement with you as their PEd. It contains detail of the clinical skills and competencies which the student must achieve (at the level indicated) in order to pass their placement.
Here you will find a guide to the PAD: Practice Placement Document Guide for Practice Educators
Practice Placement Document (PAD)
Here you will find examples of the first, second- and third-year paramedic placement document. This document is allocated to each individual student in paper form and is their responsibility for that academic year. The majority of this document will be completed by the student’s allocated paramedic mentor, however it is important that a member of staff signs the PAD to show that the student attended their placement.
Year 1 Paramedic Science PAD 2024-25
Year 2 Paramedic Science PAD 2024-25
Year 3 Paramedic Science PAD 2024-25
Here you will find a document sharing the main curriculum themes covered at the student’s different stages of development on the course: Main curriculum themes and Student stages of development
There are expectations of both students and PEds during a placement year. Most are obvious and shouldn’t need saying, however to ensure clarity for all here is a document outlines the expectations: Great Expectations
Clinical sign-offs
Some students may request sign-offs in their PAD during their interprofessional placements. There is no obligation for interprofessional mentors to sign any competencies for our students. However, if the person who directly supervised the skill has a valid mentorship qualification and is happy with the level of performance shown by our students then they are welcome to sign the document.
Skills passport
Each student is given a skills passport to demonstrate the clinical interventions they are approved to perform out in practice. Please find an example of that below. All students should be able to produce this when requested, prior to carrying out any physical interventions, such as cannulation. Skills Passport
Below is a flow chart outlining the role and purpose of the practice learning support for paramedics students on placement: