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The BSc (Hons) Paramedicine course at De Montfort University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of paramedics in emergency medical situations. The course covers various aspects of paramedicine, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment and management, and clinical placements. Students will learn how to assess and manage patients in emergency situations, such as cardiac arrests, accidents, and respiratory distress. The course also covers the legal and ethical aspects of paramedicine, including the use of delegated medical acts and the management of patient confidentiality. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic.
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and clinical placements. Students will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and pre-hospital environments. The course is designed to prepare students for the demands of working as a paramedic in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The University has established partnerships with local ambulance services and hospitals, providing students with opportunities for practical experience and networking.
De Montfort University is an ideal choice for students pursuing a career in paramedicine due to its strong reputation for delivering high-quality healthcare education. The University has a dedicated team of academics and practitioners who are experts in their field, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed as a paramedic. The University's state-of-the-art facilities and clinical simulation environments provide students with the best possible learning experience. Additionally, the University's strong partnerships with local healthcare providers offer students opportunities for practical experience and networking.
GCSEs
Five GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths, English and Science.
Passes in Functional Skills and Key Skills qualifications at level 2 in maths and English can be accepted as equivalents.
Plus one of the following:
A levels
A minimum of 128 UCAS points with one A Level Grade B or above in a natural science (Psychology accepted, but not Sociology).
T Level
Distinction in Healthcare Science (with an optional module in ‘Assisting with healthcare science' (not optical care services)
BTEC
Extended Diploma in Applied Science at DDM
Access course
Pass QAA Accredited Access to HE Diploma in Science or Access to HE Diploma in Medicine & Healthcare with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction.
GCSE English and Maths at grade C(4) are required as separate qualifications.
Foundations of Ambulance Practice
Assessment and Consultation Skills
Foundations of Pathophysiology
Accountable, Legal and Ethical Practice
Simulated Emergency Care 1
Applied Emergency Care 1
Paediatrics and Child Health
Social and Psychological Emergency Care
Research in Paramedicine
Trauma and Resuscitative Care
Simulated Emergency Care 2
Applied Emergency Care 2
Urgent and Primary Care
Paramedic Leadership and Legal Practice
Paramedic Clinical Pharmacology
Improving Paramedicine
Applied Emergency Care 3
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 in all components when you start the course is essential.
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