Peter Allum

Mr Peter Allum

Job title: Lecturer - Health Studies, Paramedicine, School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health, Education and Society)
Address: SF 34, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, College of St Mark & St John,
Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8BH
Postal address: Room 104, Nancy Astor Building, Drake Circus,
Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
Telephone: +441752586505
Facsimile: +44 (0)1752 233890
Email: peter.allum@plymouth.ac.uk

Role
Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practitioner (Community Emergency Health)
Lecturer in Health Studies / Paramedicine
Module Lead for BSc (Hons) Emergency Care

Qualifications & background

Qualifications

Academic

2010 Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry - MSc award in Professional Studies (Clinical Education)

2007 PPHI 002 Project Research and Design

2003 – 2009 Peninsula Medical School – MSc programme in Professional Studies

(Clinical Education)

Post Graduate Diploma:

§ Problem Based Learning(PMS 619 )

§ Values & Ethics in Healthcare (PMS604)

§ Advanced Assessment Techniques (PMS 625)

§ Curriculum Evaluation in Clinical Education (PMS 627)
§ Qualitative Methods in Research (PMS 605)

2002 – 2003 Peninsula Medical School – MSc programme in Professional Studies

(Clinical Education)

Post Graduate Certificate:

§ Critical Thinking & Personal Development (PMS601)

§ Management & Leadership (PMS602)

§ Appraising the Evidence – Quantitative Research (PMS603)

§ Introduction to Teaching & Learning (PMS615)

§ Portfolio of Teaching & Learning (PMS 616)

2001 – 2002 University of Plymouth, Institute of Health Studies – Level 2 Diploma Module

‘Evidence Based Practice’ (HEA 273)

2001 - 2001 City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Applications and Word Processing

(7261 - Level 1)

Vocational

2005 Emergency Planning College (Cabinet Office) Foundation Modules

Introduction to Civil Protection
Introduction to Crowd and Event Safety Management

2005 National Joint Services CBRN Strategic / Tactical Commanders Qualification

2005 ASA / HPA Service Radiation Policy Advisor (Level Three) Qualification

2005 Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response Qualifications (Health Protection Agency – Radiation Protection Division) Accident and Emergency Radiation Monitor Training

2005 Defence Logistics Organisation – Nuclear Movements & Nuclear Accident Response Group

(Nuclear Accidents Procedures Course – Transportation)

2004 Health Protection Agency - ‘Silent Weapons Seminar’ Training Day

2003 Advanced Life Support Group – Generic Instructor Course for

Major Incident Medical Management and Support – Instructor Qualification

2003 National Joint Services CBRN Operational Commanders Qualification

2002 Department of Health South West Region – Personal Protective Equipment & Decontamination Training Day (6 credits at Certificate Level)

2002 Advanced Life Support Group – Major Incident Medical Management and Support (with Instructor Recommend)

2001 The Royal College of Surgeons of England – Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

(With Instructor Recommend)

2000 IHCD Health and Care Limited – Ambulance Aid Tutor Award

1995 IHCD Health and Care Limited – Ambulance Paramedic Award

1993 IHCD Health and Care Limited – Ambulance Aid and Ambulance Driving Award

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

Ambulance College Tutor,

Westcountry Ambulance Training College, Derriford

Employed as a full time Curriculum developer /Course Director / Tutor / Researcher / Administrator, assigned for facilitating the training and development of staff at all grades. Utilised in teaching on the full range of courses taught within the Trust, including Higher Educational Modules, and full involvement in examinations and ‘Return to Work’ assessment measures. Also responsible for the management of staff according to WAST policy and procedures.

2004 - Jan 2006

Emergency Planning Officer,

Westcountry Ambulance Headquarters, Exeter

Responsible for the formulation and dissemination of strategic Major Incident Contingency policy, both within WAST and also among partner organisations. Liaising with multi agencies for the preparedness and response to any CBRN/Mass Casualty events by fulfilling the statutory responsibilities advocated within the Civil Contingencies Act (2004). Other key areas of responsibility include Business Continuity, Radiation Protection advice and Pandemic / Contagious Disease planning.

2004 - Present

Part time lecturer,

University of Plymouth

Employed within the Faculty of Health & Social Care for the delivery of Major Incident Medical Management and Support for undergraduate students completing the Leadership module within the BSc (Hons) Emergency Care Practitioner course.

2003 - Seconded Period

Acting Head of Education & Training,

Westcountry Ambulance Training College, Derriford

Seconded to the post of College manager and given responsibility for the execution of the annual training plan. This involves formulating a design of ECP, Paramedic, Technician, Ambulance Care Assistant and Paramedic Recertification courses according to Organisational need. Utilised in curriculum planning and manpower allocation at a strategic level, whilst liaising with and implementing strategies from senior management.

2001 – 2003

College Based Training Officer

Westcountry Ambulance Training College, Derriford

Employed as a full time Course Director / Tutor / Administrator, assigned for facilitating the training and development of staff at all grades. Utilised in teaching on the full range of courses taught within the Trust, curriculum development of CBRN and Category III training packages, and full involvement in examinations and ‘Return to Work’ assessment measures.

2000 – 2001

Qualified Ambulance Aid/Manual Handling & Lifting Tutor,

Westcountry Ambulance Training College, Derriford

Employed during secondments, as both Tutor and Course Director, to the Training Department. Utilised in teaching on HSE First Aid at Work, Ambulance Care Assistant, Direct Entry Technician and Paramedic Courses, with also full involvement in examinations and Return to Work assessment procedures.

1995 – 2001

Paramedic,

Westcountry Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Employed at both Derriford and Saltash Ambulance Stations to carry out full Paramedic duties, both on the Rapid Response Vehicle and Land Ambulances, within South East Cornwall, Plymouth and its surrounding areas. Responsibilities include an ability to perform advanced clinical skills as per paramedic procedures and safe driving practices as required by the IHCD regulations.

1992 – 1995

Emergency Medical Technician,

Westcountry Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Employed at Derriford Ambulance Station to carry out full Accident and Emergency and High Dependency duties.

1990 – 1992

Ambulance Care Assistant,

Devon Ambulance Service

Employed at Derriford Ambulance Station on Patient Transport Services gaining experience in dealing with patients, lifting and handling techniques and preparing for progression to Accident and Emergency duties.

Professional membership

Health Professions Council – Paramedic – PA03998

Emergency Planning Society – Emergency Planning Officer

Roles on external bodies
Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as Paramedic
Member of the British Paramedic Association (BPA)

Teaching interests

Subject Area	Includes
Manual Handling & Moving	General principles of kinetics
	Moving & handling equipment use; - carry chairs - Ibex transeats - blue straps - turntables - easi slides - carry sheets - multi posture stretchers (and patient positioning) - blanketing techniques commensurate with patient’s condition
Ambulance Service Organisation	Non emergency journeys
	Long distance journeys
	Emergency journeys
	Performance Indicators

Patient examination and assessment	Medical & Trauma

Anatomy & Physiology	Respiratory System
	Cardiovascular System Circulatory disorders
	Skeletal System
	Nervous system
	Digestive system

Airway management	Manual manoeuvres
	Adjuncts; - Suction equipment - Oropharyngeal - Nasal - Laryngeal Mask Airway - Endotracheal - Needle Cricothyroidotomy (Trans-tracheal Jet Insufflation)
	Management of choking / asphyxia / airway obstruction

Advanced Life Support (incorporating)	Basic life support
	Use of Bag Valve Mask resuscitator IPPV (and assisted ventilation) Respiratory arrest management
	Defibrillation
	Intubation & Cannulation
	Drug therapy
	Oxygen equipment
	Recognition of Life Extinct
	Super ventricular tachycardia
	Ventricular Tachycardia

Drug administration	Paramedical drug therapies
	Intravenous administration
	Intra-muscular administration
	Nebuliser therapy
	Endotracheal administration
	Rectal administration
	Oral medications
	Sub lingual medications
	Managing ‘sharps’
	Principles of recording drug therapies


Oxygen & Entonox therapy	Including cylinder management

Trauma Management	Kinematics of Trauma; - reading the wreckage - road traffic collisions - patterns of falling injuries - ballistics and explosion injury patterns - sports injuries
	Patient examination & assessment - scene management - primary survey - secondary survey
	Extraction techniques; Rapid extractions; Slow time extractions Motorcycle helmet removal
	Head trauma
	Chest trauma
	Abdominal trauma
	Pelvic & Spinal injuries; - use of long boards - scoop stretchers - vacuum mattresses - cervical collars - RED / KED
	Limb injuries; - fracture management - use of traction splints - use of vacuum splints
	Management of wounds and bleeding
	Drowning / near drowning
	Electrocution
	Thermal injuries
	CS Spray management
	Resuscitation of a trauma patient
	Trauma during pregnancy

Management of neurological conditions & causes of coma	Patient assessment and treatment of unconscious patients
	- epilepsy - diabetes - febrile convulsions - intra cranial bleeds
	C.V.Es
	Glasgow Coma Scoring etc.

Infection Control	Universal precautions
	Transportation of Category I, II & III infectious patients (including smallpox procedures)
	Drug therapies
	Needle stick injuries

Management of cardiac conditions	Patient examination & assessment
	12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretation
	Drug therapy
	Thrombolysis
	Differential diagnosis of chest pain

Management of Shock (including)	Fluid therapy
	Drug therapy
	Anaphylaxis
	Meningococcal septicaemia

Chest diseases	COPD
	Asthma management; - peak flows - nebulisation - drug therapy - use of T-piece nebuliser with IPPV

Acute abdominal problems	Examination & assessment
	Pain relief

Poisoning & overdose management	Examination & assessment
	- Solvent Abuse - Recreational drugs - Accidental / intentional poisoning
	Drug therapies

Extremes of body temperature	Hyperthermia management
	Hypothermia management

Specialised procedures	Major / Mass / Catastrophic incident management – (MIMMS) - Command & Control - Safety issues - Communications - Incident assessment - Triage - Treatments - Transportation
	Hazardous substances; - Hazchem procedures - Deliberate release of Chemical / biological agents - Dealing with radiological incidents - Electronic Personal Dosimeters
	Special Operations Response Teams; - Positive pressure respiratory protective suits - Decontamination procedures
	Contingency Planning (inc. Civil Contingencies Act 2004)
	Civil Disturbances

Practical Skills	Blood pressure measurement
	Intra venous Cannulation (and fluid therapy)
	Intubation
	Needle Cricothyroidotomy
	Needle Thoracocentesis (chest decompression)
	Blood glucose testing
	Intra osseous
	Infection control
	Temperature taking
	Assessment of respiratory function
	Assessment of neurological status
	Defibrillation
	ECG acquisition (3 / 6 / 12)
	Mobimed use
	Hospital alerting mechanisms
	Log rolling and long boards
	Pulse oximetry

Paediatrics	Examination & Assessment of infants & children
	Management of SIDS
	Child abuse / child protection
	Paediatric BLS & ALS
	Neonatal resuscitation
	Dealing with the death of a child

Obstetrics	Normal pregnancy
	Malpresentations & post partum haemorrhage
	Management of eclampsia
	Sexual assault

Communications	Radio procedures
	Use of radio equipment
	Use of Mobile Data Transmission
	Ambulance service documentation
	Ethical decision making

Research interests

Title - 'A Qualitative study to explore what factors influence UK Paramedics' ability to make ethical decisions within clinical practice'
(Dissertation for MSc Professional Studies in Clinical Education)

Other research

Publications
Invited contributor for Endacott, R, Jevon, P and Cooper, S (Eds) (2009) Clinical Nursing Skills. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Blakeley G. Skirton H. Cooper S. Allum P. Nelmes.P (2008) Educational gaming in the health sciences: A quantitative systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing.65(2) p259-69
(Abstract accepted for Clinical Skills conference – Prato, Italy 1-3 July 2009.)

Cooper S. Skirton H. Allum P. Nelmes P. Games teachers play: games and visual aids to enhance learning in the health sciences. A compilation of games and visual aids for teachers of the health sciences. (Funded TQEF study £30,000 -$75,000) UoP Press Chapters – in press

Blakeley G. Skirton H. Cooper S. Allum P. Nelmes.P (2008) A mixed methods study of the use of gaming within health professional education. (awaiting acceptance from JNE)

Other academic activities
2008 Ambex (Ambulance Service Association) Annual Conference
2007 Ambex (Ambulance Service Association) Annual Conference
2006 Peninsula Practitioners Conference