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Project-based placements are increasingly being used by AHP Practice Educators in Scotland. A project can form part of, or provide a complete, experience for student Practice-based Learning.

There has been a significant increase in the provision of student PAL experiences by Practice Educators across all the professions in Scotland. These PAL experiences have been facilitated both face-to-face and remotely through digital technology.

Long arm supervision may be required in a placement setting where there is not always an HCPC registered Allied Health Professional permanently on site.  This is increasingly happening with the growth of diverse practice and diverse student placements.  Long arm supervision is required to allow the student to feel supported, so that practice educators in all settings know what is expected and so that everyone is clear about the learning outcomes to be achieved. 

Paramedic education in Scotland has changed to a degree-based requirement, in order to meet HCPC requirements.  Five universities in Scotland have been contracted to deliver degree programmes.  These are: Glasgow Caledonian University, Queen Margaret University, Robert Gordon University, University of Stirling & University of the West of Scotland.  There is an expectations for paramedic students to complete around 18 weeks of interprofessional placements within NHS health boards (in addition to around 30 weeks of Scottish Ambulance Service Placements).  This webinar provides more of the background and practicalities around supporting a paramedic student on an interprofessional placement.