Stewart Ralph is a dedicated academic committed to the development of the paramedic profession and inspiring students through their Professional Development. When a practising paramedic, Stewart joined the University of Cumbria in February of 2013, employed as a Senior Lecturer and programme Lead for undergraduate military provision. Stewart has seen the undergraduate provision flourish and expand in his time at the University and was instrumental in the development and provision of the undergraduate programme currently delivered from the Ambleside campus. Since February 2018, Stewart has been in his current role as Principal Lecturer, where he has oversight of all undergraduate and post graduate delivery of paramedic programmes at the University.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice, University of Central Lancashire
Nat Dip. Preparation for Mentors (module), University of Central Lancashire
HEA Fellow in Academic Practice, University of Cumbria
PgC Academic Practice, University of Cumbria
MSc Practice Development, University of Cumbria
Membership
HCPC Registered Paramedic
College of Paramedic Member
Academic Interests
Prehospital Resuscitation, Interprofessional Learning & Working, Paramedic Profession development
Research Interests
Prehospital Resuscitation, Collaborative working, Interprofessional Learning & Working, Paramedic Profession development
Research
'Research into hyper-acute pre-hospital care pathways for stroke' (BSc - Dissertation)
‘Student midwives and paramedic students' experiences of shared learning in pre-hospital childbirth’,
‘Exploring Emergency Medical Service Personnel’s Perceptions of Non-Technical Skills Employed as Part of the Team Approach in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest’ – a Research Proposal (MSc Dissertation)
2019 - Does head-up position CPR with a mechanical compression-decompression device improve neurological outcomes in out of hospital cardiac arrest? (BSc Dissertation)
Swansea University 2018 - External Subject Specialist Panel Member
