Simon Hooton

An Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (APP) is a registered Paramedic that has undertaken additional training at university to provide advanced care. Their role involves responding to 999 calls and utilising their advanced assessment skills to provide enhanced care allowing safe management in the community, or a more appropriate referral to a pathway other than that of the emergency department. APPs have recently began working in General Practitioner surgeries, Clinical Contact Centres and Rapid Response Vehicles in the community.