I know that paramedics CPD folders can be called up by the HPC, I don't believe Techs folders are generally called up by anyone after the initial training period. As for student paramedics only having 3 years training most university courses are two years, during these two years students only ever third man, they are then expect to graduate and go out on the road as qualified paramedics taking clinical lead of situations. I have to say that I am on a 3 year course where 2nd and 3rd year I work part time yet I wish I had more time to work on the road before I graduate, I have no idea how scared some of these 2 years students must be. In regards to training after qualification I think it's pretty poor across the country. Our local service are currently running CPD training but very few of the sessions are practical skills and I don't believe it is compulsary for staff to take part. Whenever something new comes out its just pinned on the wall and people are expected to sign a peice of paper to say they've read it. It shouldn't be up to you to fight for training, it should be available so that you have the confidence to use the skills you are trained for.