Pre-Hospital, Unscheduled & Emergency Care FdSc

Developed in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, this popular course is appropriate for anyone who has an interest in becoming a paramedic or who currently works within the NHS.

The role of the paramedic has become broader over recent years and this course brings together the latest elements in contemporary care. It is designed to equip you with the values, knowledge and skills that are specifically relevant to this emerging branch of the National Health Service.

This course has a strong practical focus, allowing you to work alongside qualified personnel and prepares you for work in the Ambulance Service. 50% of the course is practice-based. You will be expected to work the shift patterns of the Ambulance Service personnel.

The course will be essential for anyone who wishes to apply to be a Registered Paramedic with the Health Professionals Council (HPC).

The course will provide you with specific knowledge and understanding to enable you to work in the pre-hospital setting. You will be provided with the expert knowledge enabling you to develop into a competent practitioner whose skills will be of use in the diverse field of prehospital care. You will explore and debate issues arising from social, cultural, moral, legal and political context of pre-hospital care in the NHS. In addition, you will develop your communication and interpersonal skills.

The course will also focus on your personal and professional development and provides opportunities for you to develop your study skills, meet your own learning needs and to develop and practice key skills in preparation for employment, further study and lifelong learning.

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Course fees for this course from 2012 will be £8,100 per year.

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Entry requirements
Course content
Student views
Technician to Paramedic Route

UCAS code

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Pre-Hospital, Unscheduled & Emergency Care FdSc B790 FdSc/PHEC

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Study options

Course includes attendance at University for a maximum of two days per week and in-practice work experience.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Alternative numbers
01905 855364
01905 542208
01905 542351
01905 542379
phuec@worc.ac.uk

120 UCAS Tariff points (unfortunately we do not accept NVQs at level 2 or 3)

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview

Enhanced CRB and Occupational Health Checks required

Evidence of adult care experience is essential

Modules

Year One
Introduction to Pre-Hospital & Emergency Care
Study Skills (Introduction to the Concepts of Selecting, Using & Evaluating Research and Evidence)
Personal & Professional Development
Principles & Practice of Care
Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
Applied Health Skills 1
Work-based Learning (double module)

Year Two
Advanced Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
Applied Health Care Skills II
Evidence & Research for Practice
Care, Loss, Death & Bereavement
Effective Care of Vulnerable Groups
Focused Care & Therapeutics
Work-based Learning (double module)

Assessment

A variety of teaching, learning and assessment approaches will be used, which will emphasise the relationship between theory and real life issues and experiences during practice.

The course consists of 14 modules. There are six single modules with a value of 15 credits each and a double work-based module carrying 30 credits at each level. Each module is assessed separately and must be passed in order to gain the award.

Students undertaking the programme will spend at least 50% of the course in a relevant work environment.

Laura Hill

Student, Pre-Hospital, Unscheduled & Emergency Care FdSc

“I love my course – I get to practice my skills both in the classroom and out on the road as a student paramedic. The support here is fantastic – both the teaching staff and the paramedic mentors are enthusiastic and helpful.”

Academic department

Institute of Health & Society

“The University is a leading innovator in the fields of health and social care. Unique appointments such as the UK’s first professors of perinatal education and tissue viability demonstrate our commitment to research excellence.”
Louise Jones, Head of Institute

Employability

Upon completion of the course you will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health Professionals Council (HPC). You are then eligible for employment as a Registered Paramedic with the Ambulance Service.

Once you have completed the Foundation degree you will be eligible to apply for the Applied Health Sciences Top-up degree to obtain your BSc.

Technician to Paramedic Route

This Foundation Degree course route has been developed in partnership between the University of Worcester and West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust and is designed to provide progression and career opportunities for existing Technicians who work within Ambulance Services.

Students on the programme will be seconded by their Ambulance Trust. The course is delivered over a 30 week period and on successful completion of the programme students will be eligible to register as Paramedic Practitioners with the Health Professions Council.

The course will develop the existing skills and knowledge of ambulance technicians. 50% of the course will be delivered in study blocks within the University setting and 50% of the course will take place in practice settings supported by experienced, qualified practitioners. The practice element of the programme will require students to work shift patterns.

Course Features and Benefits
Attendance at University in study blocks
Supportive, friendly staff with expertise from a variety of health backgrounds