1. Samantha Paterson
BSc Paramedic Science

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Application and Selection

6. 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

7. Personal Statement Criteria
Care Experience
Communication skills
Problem Solving

8. 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

9. The Course

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. So……

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Employment and Continuing Development

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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. Questions?

29. Thank you
@GCUParamedicSci