This course provides the opportunity for qualified paramedics to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It allows you to use your professional qualification and registration to APEL the first year of a degree programme. You will be required to undertake exercises where you will engage with the online materials in order to develop an understanding of advanced paramedic theories, as well as explore how these can impact on patient care. * The course was developed in consultation with local employers and provides the opportunity for paramedics to gain a post-registration degree related to their own professional area. * As this course is distance learning you are not required to attend the University and can study at a time that meets your own personal and professional commitments. * You will be taught by experts in this field who have experience in supporting online learning. * The modules on this course provide you with an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills in order to enhance your understanding of paramedic practice and be able to link this to evidence-based practice. They have been designed to assist the career enhancement, as they provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of and implement advanced paramedic theories. * The analytical skills developed on the course are ideal for practitioners who what to undertake extended clinical roles, management positions and for those interested in further academic work or research. The University has delivered top up degrees for several health professions for over 10 years. Practitioners who have completed the degree have employed the skills they developed on the course to enhance their careers. This course aims to prepare you for the next stage in your career and provides an opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to develop your practice as well as implement changes.

Year 1 Developing an Understanding of Research Processes and Methods (Distance Learning) Advancing Paramedic Practice (Distance Learning) Year 2 Research-Based Project (Distance Learning) Choose one of the following option modules: Leadership and Management in Health Professional Practice (Distance Learning) Practice Education for Paramedics

The assessment methods used are varied and include a combination of coursework, a learning contract, Wiki and research based project. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

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Institution code: H60

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Year 1

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You must be a registered Paramedic, hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be currently working within a critical care environment. You must also have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to access and use online study guidance and support as this course is delivered through distance learning.

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If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available. In 2021/22, the part-time tuition fee for UK students at the University of Huddersfield is £995 per 20 credit module. See fees and finance for exceptions - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/ Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance. If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International fees and finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/

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