Paramedic Science
Coventry University
UCAS Code: HU11 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
UCAS Code: HU11 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
to include one from Biology, Physical Education, Psychology, Applied Science, Chemistry, Physics. Excludes General Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma in a Health or Science subject to include 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a Health based subject.
Scottish Higher
UCAS Tariff
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes General Studies) [2] Must include one qualification of 32 tariff points in a Health, Sport or Science based subject [3] May also include AS level or EPQ
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About this course
**Our paramedic science degree prepares you to work at the frontline of patient care. Paramedics work in dynamic environments and administer a range of often life-saving treatments to people suffering from traumatic injuries and/or medical problems.**
Paramedics are often the first emergency service on the scene but also work in a multitude of settings including GP surgeries and the community. This course aims to prepare you for the challenges that come with providing emergency and urgent care to a diverse population in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environments.
* Successful completion means you can apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic.
* Develop the skills and medical knowledge needed to provide safe and effective paramedic care.
* Learn to thrive in dynamic health and care environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical reasoning, relationship and teamwork skills alongside your understanding of healthcare systems.
* Focus on one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.
* Hands-on experience through practice-based learning includes simulated learning and placement opportunities across the NHS to help you decide the direction of your future career.
* All eligible home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs.
**Why you should study this course**
* Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a paramedic from the outset.
* You’ll be encouraged to develop digital fluency and think critically about the use of technology and the future direction of the profession as it changes.
* We introduce you to international perspectives of paramedic practice, examining different approaches to paramedic care from around the world.
* Opportunities for international experiences, including collaborative online projects with students from other universities abroad.
* Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.
Coventry University's School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.
For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Modules
**Year one**
* Becoming a Professional Practitioner
* Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context
* Foundation Paramedic Skills and Patient Assessment
* Introduction to Medical Emergencies
* Placement 1: Contextual Clinical Engagement
* Placement 2: Introduction to Paramedic Practice
**Year two**
* Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity
* Patient Assessment and Consultation
* Complex Patient Groups
* Placement 3: Developing Paramedic Practice
* Assessment and Management of Trauma
* Placement 4: Paramedics in Acute Settings
**Final year**
* Assessment and Management of Complex Care
* Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional
* Placement 5: Paramedics in the Community
* The Evidence-Based Practitioner: Professional Project
* Transition to Practice
* Placement 6: Consolidation of Paramedic Practice
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.
Assessment methods
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods may include:
* coursework
* practice placement
* formal examinations
* Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
* presentations.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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