Reflective Practice Paramedicine: Personal Development for Paramedics MD3004

MD3004 Assignment Brief

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

LO1 – Classify key facets of the therapeutic communication, consultation and building rapid clinical rapport.

LO2 – Evaluate the implemention of self-awareness, self-care and health protection in clinical settings.

LO3 – Describe the value of critical self-reflection, review aspects of personal awareness of self as a paramedic in their own words.

LO4 – Determine interpersonal professional boundaries and barriers to effective therapeutic communication and interdisciplinary working.

LO5 – Critically explore the contribution of the therapeutic relationship to the recovery process as part of a peer discussion.

LO6 – Demonstrate an understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] and its presentations in clinical settings.

LO7 – Demonstrate an understanding of personality and individual differences.

Assignment Question

please submit a short essay of approx 250 words which incorporates reflection on the following questions:

• What lessons can be learned from this story about the blind acceptance of the wisdom or realities of others?
• How does this story relate to the widespread adoption and acceptance of reflective practice in paramedicine and healthcare?

50 marks

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