Paramedic Emergency Care - 2013 entry

As courses are reviewed regularly the module list you choose from may vary from that shown here.

Module descriptions - (Current FdSc modules, subject to change for 2013 BSc)

1. Developing your physiological basis for intervention

• Physiology for Paramedic and Perioperative Practice: Basic (double) - the module explores aspects of clinical anatomy and physiology relevant to paramedic practice.
• Human Life Sciences: Paramedics and Perioperative Application (single) - expands on material covered in the module above and explores how the human body reacts to trauma.

2. Developing your understanding of research / evidence-base for practice

• Research Awareness and Critical Appraisal (single) - focuses on issues related to health and social care research and developing skills of critical appraisal with respect to research designs and practice appropriate for health and social care studies.

3. Broadening your awareness of psycho-social issues and interprofessional working

• Partnerships in Practice (single) - this is the foundation for the ‘Partnerships in Practice’ series and introduces key concepts, values and skills pertinent to working in partnership with individuals.
• Developing Professional Judgement in Paramedic Practice (single) - this module aims to investigate the issues surrounding role expansion in relation to paramedic practice. It will encourage exploration of the socio-economic, ethical, legal and decision-making processes utilised in practice. You will be encouraged to consider your role parameters and evaluate your effectiveness and decision-making abilities.

4. Developing your portfolio of skills

• Introduction to Emergency Medicine Part 1 (single) - this is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to emergency medicine and is delivered with a student-centred approach. The module is practically oriented employing the use of simulation scenarios, problem-based and experiential learning wherever possible.
• Introduction to Emergency Medicine Part 2 (double) - this module is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to emergency medicine and is delivered with a student-centred approach. The module is practically oriented employing the use of simulation scenarios, problem-based and experiential learning wherever possible.
• Developing Professional Practice in Emergency Medicine (single) - this module represents the start of your supervised workplace learning. Throughout this module you will undertake a range of accident and emergency operational duties on a day and night shift rota basis whilst supervised by a suitably qualified member of staff. You will begin to build a portfolio of evidence of workplace experience and to describe experiences through project work.
• Paramedic Skills (double) - this module will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and awareness of the key interventions of contemporary paramedic practice. It will extend your theoretical knowledge and practical skills to that required of an HPC Registered Paramedic.
• Developing Paramedic Skills (single) - provides the opportunity to consolidate and reflect upon the Paramedic Skills module whilst working in a clinical environment. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and awareness of professional practice whilst having the chance to practise paramedic intervention skills.
• Minor Illness Management (single) - the aim of this module is to enable you to explore the physiology and pathophysiology related to minor illness management. Through review of research and literature, current management will be scrutinised and challenged as appropriate. This will be applied to your own clinical practice through case studies.
• Clinical Examination and Intervention Skills (double) - this module allows the paramedic practitioner to focus on their own specific needs in order to gain confidence in their area of practice, whilst achieving the generic capabilities required of a registered paramedic. You will develop a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your experience to date.

Practical experience will enable you to integrate theory and practice. You will be required to take part in practical experience throughout your studies, and this will be undertaken with the South Central Ambulance Service and local hospital trusts.

We offer a range of support mechanisms both within the university (a link lecturer) and the placement area to support you through your programme of study. While on placement, you will be supported by a named member of staff, known as a practice assessor.

We have a dedicated Practice Education Unit that provides administrative and academic support for placement learning/practice education for all its pre-qualifying courses.

 The Department of Clinical Health Care has two focusses of research, cancer and palliative care and interprofessional education and collaborative practice.  In addition, Paramedic staff members are researching Paramedic education.

Free language courses are available to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying any course on our Headington (including Marston Road), Harcourt Hill or Wheatley Campuses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.

A-level: (BSc) grades BCC; (FdSc) grades BCC or equivalent. A-levels must include Biology or Human Biology

GCSE: minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Mathematics, English Language and a science subject at grade C or above) or the equivalent academic grade

All applicants:

• On application, you should have a B category UK full, clean driving licence (car). You will be required to obtain provisional C1 entitlement as a condition of any offer.
• minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Mathematics, English Language and a science subject at grade C or above) or the equivalent academic grade; or
• Advanced Diploma at grade C, including GCSE Science at grade C.

Additionally:

• three passes at A-level grade BCC or above, or one of the following alternatives:
• BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM or above)
• Access to Higher Education Award (45 Level 3 and 15 Level 2 credits). You will need to achieve 45 Level 3 credits (12 of these Level 3 Credits must be in Biology) plus 15 Level 2 credits (12 of these Level 2 credits must be in Maths).  In addition, for the BSc, at least 15 Level 3 credits must be achieved at Merit grade, and at least 15 Level 3 credits must be achieved at Distinction grade.

Mature students are encouraged to apply. Please contact us for advice on the best route to take to achieve the minimum requirements for application or for potential accreditation of prior learning (APEL), for example, if you already have a relevant degree (eg nursing).  Applications are considered on an individual basis, and therefore offers will vary.

Please also see the university's general entry requirements.

If English is your second language, you must be able to demonstrate that your level of English is of a sufficient standard (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).

Please also see the university's standard English language requirements.

Full-time students should apply for this course through UCAS.

Student numbers are limited for this course and therefore securing a place is highly competitive.

This course is not available to non-EEA students unless you have an immigration status which allows you to study part-time in the UK.

When you accept our offer you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.

Oxford Brookes operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.

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