Course Summary

Could you regularly make a difference in people’s lives? Are you a caring effective communicator who keeps calm under pressure? Would you thrive in challenging environments and enjoy variety where no two days are ever the same? This course will provide you with the skills and expertise to become a paramedic and provide care to those who need it most on the front line. * Designed and written by qualified paramedics, you’ll be taught by an experienced team of paramedic lecturers and practitioners who are all currently working in practice. * Our future-proof modules provide the opportunity for you to receive the latest and most contemporary paramedic skills and concepts. * Through your practice placements, you’ll benefit from our established and strong relationship with the local Ambulance Trust. * The course will be responsive to local, regional and national changes, in order to provide you with the most comprehensive skills and knowledge. * Your teaching will include guest lectures delivered by a comprehensive multidisciplinary network of healthcare professions, providing the opportunity for you to learn from their expertise. Paramedics are Allied Health Professionals who assess, treat, manage, refer and discharge patients who require acute, chronic or specialist services across urgent and emergency care environments. Our three year course provides theoretical, practical and placement learning opportunities across a range of practice environments. This approach will provide you with the knowledge, skills and expertise to respond to a diverse range of patients across a variety of settings. This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). Upon successful completion you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and practice as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP). Professional links and accreditation: This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). Whilst studying this course you're currently not required to register as a member with the HCPC, however you must follow their standards of conduct, performance and ethics. NHS Funding: Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund).

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Patient Assessment and Management Law, Policy and Ethics for Paramedics Non-technical Skills for Paramedics Paramedic Care across the Lifespan Paramedic Skills 1 Year 2 Core modules: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology Emergency Care Paramedic Skills 2 (Paramedic Science only) Patient Assessment and Management Research and Evidence Based Practice Year 3 Core modules: Evidence Based Practice and Improvement Integrated Urgent Care Minor Injury and Illness Care in the Community Paramedic Skills 3 Transition to Paramedic Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment involves a combination of coursework, practice/competency based learning and examination including case-studies, presentations, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and practical scenarios. The nature of the assessment varies from module to module, and mirrors the modes of communication expected of graduates in this field report writing, critique, case presentation and oral presentation of clinical findings. Assessment is based upon work- based situations through case studies to facilitate reflection and testing skills of critical analysis.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Paramedics, College of

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H041

Institution code: H60

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses.

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses.

112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.


NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade B. In addition you must have GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or equivalent. You must have evidence of Health and/or Social Care experience. This may include employment or work experience where you have dealt with service users, their carers and significant others. Offers will be subject to an interview and references. You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration. We arrange these as part of the application process. You’ll be required to sign a self-declaration at the start of each year. All police contact during the course must be reported to the course leader as a matter of urgency and may lead to suspension or termination. We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over. Please note all the information provided in support of your application may be checked and must be verifiable as a true record. Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement will be given the same opportunity in the selection process. In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be interviewed using values-based recruitment to ensure that the course is suitable for that particular student. You need to be able to meet the physical demands of a variety of placement settings. As per Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC ) (2014) ‘Standards of Proficiency’, you must be able to ‘understand and be able to apply appropriate moving and handling techniques’. Having a disability should not be seen as a barrier to becoming a health and care professional. As such the University will consider reasonable adjustments, in line with any disclosed application. Further guidance relating to becoming a health and care professional is found in the HCPC (2015) ‘Health, disability and becoming a health and care professional’ guidance. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements. Please note places are limited and attainment of the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an interview or offer. You must include details of any previous study.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/entryrequirements/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

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 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, 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/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 66%

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

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 17000.0 Year 1
International 17000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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. 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/ Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Provider information

Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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