New paramedics on patrol

7:42am Saturday 17th May 2008

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Crews at Watford ambulance station were boosted when four student paramedics took to the roads this week.

After completing a 13-week course, the student paramedics have joined the ambulance station and will now work with experienced staff for the next 12 months before they become fully qualified.

To mark the end of their course, which included study of subjects including human anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, trauma management and blue light driving, the group were treated to a special presentation.

Course director Fred Revell said: "The students were subjected to non-stop medical and trauma scenarios, while utilising and demonstrating equipment."

Rob Ashford, chief operating officer for Beds and Herts Ambulance and Paramedic Service presented students with certificates and thanked them and the staff for their efforts.