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About Ben Harper

Ben R K Harper is an HCPC-registered advanced critical care paramedic and clinical educator with more than 10 years of frontline experience, including service as a British Army combat medic.


His postgraduate education includes MSc degrees in Advanced Clinical Practice and Critical Care, a PGCert in Non-Medical Prescribing, and advanced study in minor illness, injury and illness, remote clinical decision-making, clinical education and leadership. He is an Associate Fellow of Advance HE.


Ben’s clinical interests include ECG interpretation, cardiac care, resuscitation and respiratory presentations. TriageTrail courses combine structured teaching, assessment and professional CPD certificates for UK healthcare professionals.

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Safety-netting in minor illness: make the follow-up plan specific
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Before interpreting a blood result: five checks that prevent common errors
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How to approach an ECG rhythm strip: four questions before the diagnosis
A rhythm name should come after a description of what the trace shows. A consistent first look reduces guesswork and makes uncertainty visible. 1. Is the ventricular rhythm regular? Compare the R–R intervals across the strip. A completely irregular ...
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