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Following the introduction of paramedic registration and the mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirement to complete at least 30 hours of CPD each year, Edoceo Group has introduced a programme designed to assist paramedics meet their CPD obligations. To comply with the registration standard, paramedics must complete a minimum of 30 hours of CPD activities in […]

PaReflectionEd has a reflective article on trying to understand self-harm. While in many cases self-harm is not intended to be fatal, it does need to be taken seriously. For some, the function of self-harm is a way to alleviate intense emotional pain or distress, or overwhelming negative feelings, thoughts, or memories. For others, it’s a form of self-punishment, […]

PaReflectionEd has a reflective article on spacer preparation. While recently researching paediatric asthma management, the authors came across a statement in the Australian Asthma Handbook which not only caused them to examine their current practice, but might also influence the incorrect opinion that pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI) are less effective than nebulised bronchodilators. Reading the evidence also caused them to review their technique […]