Paramedic Practice BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Edge Hill University's Paramedic Practice degree program prepares students for a career as paramedics. Taught in collaboration with the North West Ambulance Service, it emphasizes clinical deterioration recognition and real-world settings through extensive placements. Assessments include essays, case studies, examinations, and practical evaluations. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and may pursue careers in urgent and emergency care, or other roles such as advanced paramedics or research paramedics.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Paramedic Practice degree program at Edge Hill University is a three-year, full-time program that prepares students for a career as a paramedic.
• The program is taught primarily at St James' in Manchester in collaboration with the North West Ambulance Service.
• Students will learn the fundamentals of paramedic practice, including professional duty of care, patient diversity, and legal frameworks.
• They will also study how to recognize signs of clinical deterioration in patients that require timely intervention.
• The program includes extensive clinical placements, giving students the opportunity to apply their skills in real-world settings.

Assessment:

• The assessment process includes written essays, case studies, written examinations, practical examinations (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations), student presentations, and practice assessment documentation.

Teaching:

• The main teaching team for this program are registered paramedics.
• In addition, nurses, allied health and medical professionals, and other academic members will be involved in elements of teaching and assessment.
• In the workplace, students will be supported by paramedic mentors, practice supervisors, and qualified paramedics who will guide and supervise them during their placement.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Paramedic Practice degree program are qualified to work as paramedics in urgent and emergency care settings.
• They may also pursue careers in other roles, such as senior paramedic team leader, advanced paramedic, senior lecturer, research paramedic, or advanced clinical practitioner.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the College of Paramedics.
• Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).