A Driving Standard for the Irish Emergency Services
 In autumn 2011 representatives of the principle emergency services, and related organisations, in Ireland came together under the auspices of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to discuss the possibility of developing a common driving standard for drivers of emergency service vehicles. Following initial discussions, it was agreed that a working group working collaboratively would research and draft an emergency services driving standard (ESDS). It was agreed at the outset that the standard would be entirely voluntary and would not have a statutory footing.
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Marie Ní Mhurchú
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”
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National Vetting Bureau Bill
 The Department of Health at a recent meeting announced that the Taoiseach has prioritised legislation which it wants it enacted before the end of the year. This proposes the establishment of a National Vetting Bureau which will have implications for all health agencies with a statutory register.
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PHECC Fees
 The following table lists the fees, as applicable to individuals, which were approved by Council at its May meeting. (Full listing of all Council approved fees are available on www.phecc.ie).
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The National Defibrillator Register
 The Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death Report recommended that a national defibrillator register be established. In 2011 a joint initiative between the PHECC, HSE, NAS and the Irish Heart Foundation was commenced.
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Charity Cycle
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Which Edition CPG am I using?
PHECC has been producing CPGs (originally called SOPs) since its inception in 2001. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) became a legal entity following the signing of Statutory Instrument (SI) 575 of 2004, The PreHospital Emergency Care Council (Establishment) Order 2000 (Amendment) Order 2004.
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EMT Examination Results Overview
 Detailed analysis of the NQEMT EMT examinations 2008 - 2011 according to year, recognised institution, successful and unsuccessful.
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eLearning Interim Evaluation
Module 2 - “Séan”
Module 1 - Summary
 The evaluation of the first module of case based eLearning for Advanced Paramedics was comprehensive in nature. Participants self select after module completion in order to reduce selection bias. The response to the module alongside the reaction to learning through the use of technology was evaluated. The results which are to be published in the Journal of Paramedic Practice reveal an over whelmingly positive reception by practitioners and for case based eLearning.
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Paramedic Sets Sail
 The Clipper Round the world yacht race is the only one of its kind open to nonprofessional crew members and is the longest ocean race in the world. It’s the ultimate challenge in sailing.
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Research Update
Welcome to the CPR Research Update for Jan/Feb 2012. This is a new bi-monthly initiative which aims to keep you up to date with recent developments in prehospital research.
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Regulation and governance of paramedic-based pre-hospital emergency care: a comparison of international models and assessment of strengths, weaknesses and best practice.
This study was undertaken by Swansea University in 2011-2012 in response to an invitation from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. The study was commissioned to give insight into how Ireland’s experience of pre-hospital emergency care regulation and governance compares with other international systems.
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EMT UpSkilling
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Paramedic Mizen Head to Malin Head Cycle
 A team from the HSE National Ambulance Service recently completed a sponsored cycle raising funds for research into children’s cancer. The following are photos of the riders and their support team. In total a cheque of just over €12,000 was presented to the Children’s Medical and Research Foundation for Children’s Cancer Research from the Paramedic Mizen to Malin Cycle Team. Congrats to all participants and supporters.
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College of Medicine and Health
School of Medicine - ASSET Centre
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