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Richard Nicholson serves as a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University within the School of Allied Health and Social Care, joining in October 2015 after a distinguished NHS career as a Senior Paramedic and Hazardous Area Response Team Operative. He progressed from Clinical Skills Tutor to Lecturer (2017), Senior Lecturer (2019), Course Leader for BSc Paramedic Science (2021), and currently acts as Admissions Tutor since 2023.
His qualifications include a Master of Arts in Education and Post Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching (Anglia Ruskin University), Level 6 Mentoring qualification (University Campus Suffolk), Certificate of Higher Education in Emergency Medical Care (University of East Anglia), and BA (Hons) in Politics (University of Hull).
- Master of Arts in Education, Anglia Ruskin University
- Post Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching (Higher Education), Anglia Ruskin University
- Level 6 Preparation for Mentoring qualification, University Campus Suffolk
- Certificate of Higher Education in Emergency Medical Care, University of East Anglia
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Politics, The University of Hull
His research centers on paramedic practice education and curriculum development, leveraging 14+ years of frontline NHS experience in CBRNe, HazMat, major incidents, and rescue operations. This practical foundation drives innovations in pre-hospital care training methodologies and student competency frameworks.
His publication contributions focus on pediatric emergency protocols, notably the 2019 textbook chapter addressing critical gaps in prehospital pediatric care delivery systems.
Professional recognition includes:
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy
He supervises undergraduate major projects and leads modules across paramedic science, physician associate, and nursing programs while maintaining active roles in the College of Paramedics (Alternate Board Trustee) and East of England Clinical Senate.
His operational expertise in Hazardous Area Response Teams directly informs curriculum design for high-risk emergency scenarios.
