- SF32, Peninsula Allied Health Centre, College of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, PL6 8BH
- +44 1752 588821
- tristan.henderson@plymouth.ac.uk

Profiles
Dr Tristan Henderson
Lecturer in Paramedic Science (Education)
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health)
- Ambulance service
- Paramedic
- Emergency care
- Clinical skills
- Prehospital care
Email publicrelations@plymouth.ac.uk to enquire.
Biography
Biography
I joined the ambulance service in 1997 working in a non-emergency role (Ambulance Care Assistant) at Liskeard ambulance station in Cornwall. In 1999 I completed my Ambulance Technician course and began my qualification year working on emergency ambulances in Exeter; this year saw a move back to Cornwall (Liskeard) where I qualified. Following a post qualification year I was successful in applying for a Paramedic position at Liskeard and underwent my Paramedic course in 2001.
Qualifications
Professional membership
Roles on external bodies
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
My primary teaching interest is patient care and clinical skills. I have run various modules relating to technical and non-technical skills, both of which are required to provide high quality prehospital care. I am also passionate about communication and this is something that here at Plymouth, we fully integrate into the programme.
Research
Research
Research interests
Publications
Publications
Henderson, T., Endacott, R., Marsden, J. & Black, S. (2019) 'Examining the type and frequency of incidents attended by UK paramedics'. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 11 (9), pp. 396-402.
Henderson, T (2012) 'Influence of life experience on undergraduate paramedic students' placement. Journal of Paramedic Practice. 4 (10) 585-592
Henderson T. A retrospective review of incidents attended and skills used by UK Paramedics - 6th International Clinical Skills Conference – Prato, Italy, May 2015.
Henderson T, Endacott R, Marsden J, Black S (2018) A Comparison of actual and Self-perceived competence in paramedics during a structured clinical scenario (poster). College of Paramedics National Conference 2018 (accepted Feb 2018)
Personal
Personal
Additional information
I work on an ad hoc basis for the Health and Care Professions Council as a registrant panel member in 'fitness to practise' cases and an education visitor, approving/reapproving paramedic programmes. In addition, I sit on the College of Paramedics, Educational Advisory Group. Two days I work clinically within general practice.