PARAMEDIC SCIENCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR

This module is designed to equip aspiring paramedics with the essential clinical skills and hands-on expertise necessary for success in the field. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, you'll navigate various medical scenarios, refining your decision-making abilities and enhancing your capacity to provide effective pre-hospital care. You will engage in realistic clinical simulations, enabling you to refine your diagnostic and intervention skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.

In this module you will explore anatomy and physiology, developing a comprehensive knowledge of the organ structures and functions of the human body. From the basic building blocks of cells to the complexities of systems, this module will provide you with the knowledge essential for Paramedic Science.

This module will support you to becoming a skilled Paramedic professional. It will develop your communication and professionalism skills, enabling your growth as a practitioner. The module will discuss theories and processes related to communication, self-awareness, and engage in discussions about law and ethics. You will gain insight into the responsibilities of a registered practitioner, understanding the expectations set by the college of Paramedics and the HCPC.

This module focuses on developing reflective practice skills essential for paramedics. Students will learn techniques for reflecting on their experiences, analysing clinical decisions, and identifying areas for professional growth. Through case studies, journaling, and discussions, participants will enhance their ability to provide high-quality, patient-centred care by continuously evaluating their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The module emphasises the importance of lifelong learning and adapting to the evolving nature of paramedic practice through critical self-reflection.

Throughout this module students will develop the paramedic knowledge, skills values and behaviour in line with the college of paramedic's spiral curriculum and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics.

Students will explore Clinical Skills at Level 5 in Paramedic Science enabling the development of advanced clinical techniques, tackling complex medical and trauma emergencies. Students will engage in interprofessional collaboration, refine their communication skills within a range of situations. Through immersive simulations and reflective practice students will bridge theory to real-world scenarios, preparing for autonomous paramedic practice. This module instils professionalism, ethical conduct, and evidence-based practices, propelling students toward leadership roles in the ever-evolving realm of paramedic science.

This Level 5 module enhances students' clinical judgement and ethical decision-making across diverse healthcare challenges. Through analysis of complex medical emergencies and vulnerable populations, students refine their reasoning abilities to make sound judgements under pressure. The curriculum emphasises paramedic regulation, healthcare law, end-of-life care, mental health crises, and community integration issues to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional role of modern paramedics. This module ensures students can apply robust ethical, legal and professional reasoning alongside complex clinical skills for contemporary paramedic practice.

This module will empower students to develop their comprehension of research methodology and methods. This module gives students the opportunity to hone the skills necessary for grasping research methodology and methods. This knowledge can subsequently be applied in the context of the Level 6 Dissertation, these approaches can be applied across various educational and employment scenarios.

This module aims to enrich students' learning by extending the knowledge of health across the life course. It will explore comprehensive aspects of anatomy and physiology across the life course, including maternity and trauma injuries. These experiences will complement other modules, providing opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.

Paramedics serve as versatile practitioners, addressing a wide spectrum of patients in varied and dynamic settings. This module aims to encompass the crucial pathophysiology and pharmacology related to typical emergency scenarios, whilst fostering the foundational skills necessary for providing secure and efficient care.

This module develops the assessment and management of minor injuries and illnesses across all ages within paramedic practice. Students will enhance their underpinning knowledge and clinical decision-making abilities to provide competent care at the advanced paramedic level. Key learning outcomes include performing holistic assessments, implementing appropriate management plans, and exercising increased clinical judgment for patients presenting with minor conditions. On completion, students will have the confidence and competence to effectively evaluate and treat minor injuries and ailments in the out-of-hospital environment.

The ageing population presents numerous challenges for Paramedic Science and this module will support the development of knowledge and skills within the non-emergency healthcare context. This module will focus on the compassionate care of a diverse multicultural ageing population.

This module will develop independent learning and enquiry, problem-solving, analysis and data presentation skills. You will deepen your knowledge in a selected area of your choice and related to your field of practice. This may be a review of a health or social care service, audit or an empirical piece of research.

This module will enable you to reflect upon your personal and professional growth throughout your degree; drawing on evidence of learning and development gained during the programme. It will enable you to develop and apply leadership, management and inter-professional team working concepts, required for effective pre-hospital care and positive patient outcomes. Thus, supporting your effective transition to becoming a registered Paramedic and autonomous clinician.