A specially designed vehicle is helping student paramedics learn how to administer life-saving treatment to people involved in major road accidents.
The Road Traffic Collision (RTC) training vehicle has been developed by Motorclinic Ltd based in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, to help students train in a realistic scenario for responding to serious collisions.
The car has been fully adapted so the roof, doors and tailgate can be removed. This mimics a real-life situation where fire service personnel provide access to paramedic professionals in getting to patients that may be seriously ill or injured.
The vehicle is the latest in a series of simulation tools commissioned by, and being used at, Keele University for students on its Paramedic Science MSci course. These include a training ambulance and simulation houses, which help students practice life-saving skills.
Karen Scott, Lecturer in Paramedic Sciences and Simulation Lead, said: “The vehicle will provide our students with the opportunity for unique learning experiences in managing simulated patients involved in road traffic collisions (RTC) or incidents.
“It will not only play a vital role in creating realistic simulated environments in which Paramedics work, but it will also provide the platform for students to engage in RTCs, trauma-related care, and any medical emergencies in the confinements of a car.”
Kevin Armstrong, Director of Paramedic Sciences at Keele, said: “The vehicle will provide students with the opportunity to learn the principles of casualty extrication in a safe and controlled educational environment.
“The Motorclinic team involved in the design and adaptation of the car, which included Operations Manager Phil Highfield and Director Darren Keeling, has done a fantastic job in designing and producing our request for a training vehicle.”
