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BSc (Hons) Paramedicine

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

Additional Information

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.

Unlock Your Potential as a Paramedic at De Montfort University

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.

Why You Should Study This Course

Pursue a rewarding career by gaining the knowledge and expertise to become a key member of the workforce within the health and social care system. DMU has more than 50 years of experience in delivering high-quality health professional education and you will be taught by paramedic lecturers as well as other healthcare professionals, such as midwives, nurses, and doctors. You will also benefit from specialist equipment on campus, including mock ambulances and iPad-based advanced life support simulators. Study a range of topics, from foundations of ambulance practice and trauma and resuscitative care to pediatrics and child health. Strong links and integrated work placements will allow you to put theory into practice.

General Eligibility

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.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Foundations of Ambulance Practice

  • Assessment and Consultation Skills

  • Foundations of Pathophysiology

  • Accountable, Legal and Ethical Practice

  • Simulated Emergency Care 1

  • Applied Emergency Care 1

2 Year 2
  • Paediatrics and Child Health

  • Social and Psychological Emergency Care

  • Research in Paramedicine

  • Trauma and Resuscitative Care

  • Simulated Emergency Care 2

  • Applied Emergency Care 2

3 Year 3
  • Urgent and Primary Care

  • Paramedic Leadership and Legal Practice

  • Paramedic Clinical Pharmacology

  • Improving Paramedicine

  • Applied Emergency Care 3

Language Requirement

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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