Samantha Paterson BSc Paramedic Science

Aim and Objectives Who are Paramedics? Introduce the new BSc Paramedic Science Programme What are the entry requirements? Postgraduate and Careers opportunities Extra Curricular Activities

Who are Paramedics? Ask the question: Who are paramedics? Invite responses to see what they believe the role of paramedic is and what kind of patients we attend

Who are Paramedics? Care in the community setting Interprofessional working Care in dynamic environments Part of the healthcare team Development of careers – discussed later.

Application and Selection

Application & Entry Requirements SQA Higher: BBBC Including English, biology preferred National 5 Maths A Level: BCC Preferably biology GCSE English and maths at C/4 ILC Higher: H2, H3, H3, H3 HNC: In relevant health/Science subject SWAP: A health or science related areas at grades BBB

Personal Statement Criteria Care Experience Communication skills Problem Solving

The Selection Process Undergraduate admissions select suitable candidates from entry and personal statement criteria Suitable candidates invited to selection day for a values based group discussion exercise Successful candidates are passed back to admissions for a conditional offer to be made Student selects chosen course on UCAS by deadline

The Course

Induction & Additional Training Occupational Health Screening with other school of health professions who engage in practice education Basic Life Support (BLS) With AED Infection Control Learnpro – SIPCEP module completed in Trimester A Manual Handling SAS Providing provision to complete within Trimester A

Course Programme Year 1 – SCQF Level 7 Module Core Principles of Out-of-Hospital Care Foundations of Interprofessional Practice Clinical Life Sciences in Paramedic Practice 1 Practice Based Education 1 – A&E Ambulance Introduction to Evidence Based Practice Paramedic Science: Clinical Practice 1 Practice Based Education 2 – Fundamental Care Practice Based Education 3 – A&E Ambulance

Course Programme Year 2 – SCQF Level 8 Module Clinical Life Sciences in Paramedic Practice 2 Paramedic Science: Developing Clinical Practice 2 Developing Core Principles of Out-of –Hospital Care Understanding Evidence Based Practice Practice Based Education 4 – Theatres/CCU/A&E Ambulance Practice Based Education 5 – Paediatrics/Obstetrics Practice Based Education 6 – Abnormal Psychologies

Course Programme Year 3 – SCQF Level 9 Module Applying Evidence Based Practice Minor Injuries with PBE in ambulance and clinical settings Paramedic Science: Consolidating Clinical Practice Applying Clinical Assessment & Decision Making in Paramedic Practice with PBE in ambulance and clinical settings Leadership & Mentorship in Paramedic Practice Practice Based Education 7 – Week 1 University consolidation of skills prior to 5 weeks in A&E ambulance setting

How will Students Learn? Blended learning Flipped classroom Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work Clinical skills practice Scenario/Simulation

Interprofessional Simulation Centre However, paramedic’s work in a variety of environments………

So……

Practice Based Education – Experiential Learning Variety of clinical areas Interprofessional learning Person centred care Development of the paramedic professional for the 20/20 vision and future of healthcare

Year 1 Practice Education Development of person centred care values Observation – A&E Ambulance (A) Fundamental Care Non-Emergency Transport A&E Ambulance (C) Development of person centred care values Experience core ambulance practice Practice clinical skills associated with level 7

Paediatrics and Obstetrics Practice Education Year 2 Operating Theatres A&E Ambulance Mental Health Paediatrics and Obstetrics CCU/A&E Interprofessional Working Advancing clinical skills Development and adaptation of assessment and treatment skills Developing core values of non-discriminatory care

Year 3 Practice Education Advancing consultation skills Minor Injuries Unit Minor Illness/GP practice A&E Ambulance Teleheatlh/Clinical Advisors Ambulance Critical Care/Retrieval Service Advancing consultation skills Advancing non-emergency clinical skills Advancing leadership skills Preparation for registration as HCPC paramedic professional Preparation for employment

Why use trimester C for PBE and graduate in Autumn? Required to do 2250 hours in practice over 3 years Spread out the learning from University and practice Allow consolidation of skills prior to entering the practice environment

Employment and Continuing Development

Qualification & Enhancing Employability HCPC Registration (Subject to Approval) Fitness Driving Qualification

Our approval process for this course is currently ongoing What does ‘Subject to Approval’ Mean To be eligible to register with the HCPC and practice under the protected title of paramedic education programme must be approved by the regulatory body Our approval process for this course is currently ongoing

Profession Development Core employment is with an NHS trust ambulance service such as SAS Professional pathways also available are: Critical Care Telehealth Urgent and primary care Education/Research Governance Management

Postgraduate Opportunities PgC Paramedic Practice Specialist Paramedic MSc Paramedic Practice Advanced Paramedic

Extra-Curricular Activities Currently no course affiliated opportunities to study abroad or in alternative areas However: Students are allocated 2 weeks in the 1st and 2nd year to undertake activities which contribute to the University Common Good Curriculum Students may present an area they have identified to achieve this or there will also be some community based activities organised through the programme team

Questions?

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