BSc (Hons) Practice Development: HART Paramedic

Program Overview

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Course Overview

1. Provide a flexible, modular structure for negotiating a programme of study which provides a coherent scheme and progression route recognising and valuing prior experience and learning and building on this through a process of transformative reflection.

2. Provide you with the opportunity to develop intellectual, analytical, and problem solving skills which encourage the development of mature and independent decision making, transformative reflection and reasoned judgement, linked to emergency and primary care.

3. Develop conceptual knowledge and practical understanding of how techniques of enquiry enable the critical analysis, interpretation and application of contemporary evidence within your sphere of influence, thus transforming practice.

4. Develop graduate key attributes within the lifelong learning context.

5. Facilitate your development of as a leader and/or change agent, able to respond to a dynamic practice environment.

6. Provide a learning experience which promotes the application of a robust client/user focus and a collaborative approach to both learning and practice.

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Why Choose University of Cumbria

We have extensive experience as CPD distance learning providers and have a well-established online study skills package for you to use

Study on a modular basis – learning at your own, comfortable pace

Range of modules to choose from to suit your interests and employment needs

Flexible funding options available - you can pay module by module or via student loan

Taught by experienced practitioners and academics, who have extensive experience of working in the NHS, as paramedics and a range of other occupations

Close support and guidance throughout your studies from a personal tutor

Tutors carry out national and international research, are members of national advisory bodies and publish papers in their areas of expertise - which will enhance your learning

Interactive online classrooms give you the opportunity to debate and discuss real life scenarios and experiences with fellow students, so you'll never feel like you're studying in isolation

Bring your previous university credit with you – whether from us or another institution. We have generous allowances for the accreditation of prior learning (APL)

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Course Details

Program Outline

Course outline

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Course summary

Our flexible online programme was developed initially in collaboration with local ambulance services and employers to meet the educational needs of paramedics, it will see you gain the qualities and knowledge you need to become a high-calibre professional able to confidently deal with the changing dynamics of the health care economy. With paramedics taking on more in-depth roles in the care of patients, both in and out of the community, taking your knowledge and skills to a higher level will help you deal with the changing challenges whilst improving your career prospects. Our aim is to help you enhance your professional prospects and enable you to play an active role in developing your own practice. Therefore you can study module-by-module from your own home at a time that will fit around your shift pattern and day-to-day commitments. We have extensive experience as CPD distance learning providers. All tutors are experienced paramedics and clinicians within the NHS. Interactive online classrooms give you the opportunity to debate and discuss real-life scenarios and experiences with fellow students, so you won’t feel like you are learning alone.

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Modules

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Available modules

Core Modules

Evidence Based Practice [ 20 credits ]

Negotiated Learning [ 20 credits ] or Dissertation [ 40 credits ]

Disaster Response [ 20 credits ]

Optional Modules

Humanitarian Action [ 20 credits ]

Clinical Reasoning and Assessment Skills in Healthcare (CRASH) [ 20 credits ]

Emergency Clinical Decision Making and Problem Solving [ 20 credits ]

Consultation and Physical Examination: Health Assessment Skills [ 20 credits ]

Clinical Supervision [ 20 credits ]

Leadership and Change [ 20 credits ]

Work Based Learning [ 20 credits ]

Negotiated Learning [ 20 credits ]

Negotiated Learning [ 10 credits ]

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Programme Specification

Programme specification (PDF)

For a detailed summary of all course content please read our programme specification for this course.

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Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

Full details are available in the

programme specification

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Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.