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Mr Michael Ryan

Job: Senior Lecturer Paramedicine and Emergency Care

Faculty: Health and Life Sciences

School/department: School of Allied Health Sciences

Address: 777ӰԺ, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH

T: 0116 257 7706

E: michael.ryan@dmu.ac.uk

 

Personal profile

I am a dedicated healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in pre-hospital and emergency care. Since graduating as a paramedic in 2014, I have worked across two major NHS ambulance trusts in the UK, gaining valuable experience in high-pressure clinical environments. Prior to this, I worked within an NHS hospital setting in Trauma and Orthopaedics, further broadening my clinical expertise. My role as an Emergency Care Practitioner in a Minor Injuries Unit within Accident & Emergency strengthened my skills in autonomous decision-making and patient management.

My career has also included voluntary service with the British Red Cross, where I served as a Youth Worker, First Aider, and Paramedic. I later transitioned into education, working as an Education Manager, supporting paramedic students in clinical practice across the ambulance service. I have a strong passion for simulation in healthcare education, recently completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Simulation) at the University of Dundee.

Currently, I am a Module Lead for Professional Studies and Case-Based Learning and serve as Admissions Lead. I take great pride in mentoring future paramedics, helping them develop both their clinical reasoning and professional identity. I am committed to creating dynamic and supportive learning environments that reflect the complexities of modern paramedic practice.

My approach to education is grounded in realism, compassion, and collaboration—aiming to prepare students not just for practice, but for the evolving demands of healthcare delivery.

Areas of teaching

  • Paramedicine
  • Urgent Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Professional Studies (Law, Ethics, Accountability, Record Keeping, Clinical decision making)
  • Safeguarding
  • Simulation

Qualifications

  • FDSc Paramedic Science
  • BSc Professional Practice (Emergency Care)
  • PGCMed Ed (Simulation)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • Adult Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Courses taught

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

Membership of external committees

College of Paramedic Liaison:
This is a non-elected voluntary position which aims to promote the work of the College of Paramedics within learning & working establishments.
College Liaisons assist in membership recruitment by acting as a point of contact to display posters and generally increase awareness of the College

Membership of professional associations and societies

Member of the College of Paramedics:
The College of Paramedics is the professional body for paramedics and the ambulance profession in the UK. The College is developing fast and now represents over 20,000 members. Membership is open to those who are UK paramedics registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, those who are interested in the sector and those studying for a qualification leading to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. 

Professional licences and certificates

HCPC Registered Paramedic - PA37935

Projects

Enhancing Simulation Within Paramedicine