Course overview
This MSc in Advanced Paramedic Practice is a fantastic opportunity to develop as an advanced paramedic in a variety of clinical settings. For students taking specific modules, the programme incorporates two pathways for the aspiring advanced paramedic:
- Primary and Urgent Care
- Emergency and Critical Care
Each pathway includes core and optional modules, providing the opportunity to develop your knowledge and clinical skills and prepare you for clinical practice as an Advanced Paramedic. There is no obligation to select a pathway and the award titles available are as follows:
MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice
MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice (Primary and Urgent Care)
MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice (Emergency and Critical Care)
Interim awards of PgCert and PgDip are also available within each pathway.
Why should I choose this course?
- Learn from a multi-professional faculty of clinical experts.
- Study flexibly on this part-time programme, whilst maintaining clinical practice.
- Access to a range of clinical settings for practice placement experience, to develop your knowledge and practical skills.
- Undertake research, supported by our Professor of Paramedic Science, to drive change and improvement in practice.
Indicative Course Structure for Primary and Urgent care Pathway:
Year 1
- Advanced Patient Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (15 credits)
- 15 credit optional module
- Minor Illness and Minor Injury for Advanced Practice (30 credits)
Year 2
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- 45 credits from optional modules
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This could, for some, include AHP Independent Prescribing (30 credits)*
Year 3
- Preparation for Research Project (15 credits)
- 15 credit optional module
- Research Project (30 credits)
Indicative Course Structure - Emergency and Critical Care Pathway:
Year 1
- Advanced Patient Assessment and Clinical Reasoning (15 credits)
- Advanced Airway Management and Ventilation (15 credits)
- Management of the Critically Ill or Injured Patient (30 credits)
Year 2
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- 45 credits from optional modules
Year 3
- Preparation for Research Project (15 credits)
- 15 credit optional module
- Research Project (30 credits)
Optional modules which can be taken in either pathway:
Paramedic Specific Optional Modules are:
- Advanced Airway Management and Ventilation (15)
- Cardiology for Urgent and Emergency Care (15)
- Toxicology for Urgent and Emergency Care (15)
- Paediatric Urgenct and Emergency Care (15)
Allied Health Optional Modules are:
- AHP Independent Prescribing (30)
- Developing Professional Practice: Independent Study (15 or 30)
- Evidencing Professional Practice (15 or 30)
- Musculoskeletal Trauma: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals (15)
- Musculoskeletal Pathologies: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals (15)
- Leadership Education and Developing Others (15)
- Leading Service Change (15)
- Coaching Skills for Leading (15)
This programme has the following core/optional modules
7HSK0293: Leadership Education and Developing Others
7HSK0315: Musculoskeletal Trauma: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals
7HSK0316: Musculoskeletal Pathologies: Image Recognition for Healthcare Professionals
7HSK0085: Advanced Airway Management and Ventilation
7HSK0168: Advanced Decision Making
7HSK2085: Coaching Skills for Leading
7HSK0330: Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care
7HSK0267: Enabling Learning in Contemporary Healthcare
7HSK2087: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Indicators
7HSK0306: Leading Service Change
7HSK0327: Advanced Patient Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
7HSK0325: Minor Illness and Injury for Advanced Practice
7HSK0326: Management of the Critically Ill or Injured Patient
7HSK0328: Toxicology for Urgent and Emergency Care
7HSK0329: Cardiology for Urgent and Emergency Care
7HSK2049: Preparation for Research Project
7HSK2153: Supporting Practice Education
7LMS0251: Evidence Based Practice – Online Learning
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Prerequisites
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
- That applicants are registered with the HCPC as a paramedic
- A degree (e.g. BSc (Hons)) usually at lower second class or above – those who do not have a degree, or equivalent, are expected to evidence successful completion of at least 30 credits of Level 7 study.
- Meet any pre-requisites identified in the individual DMDs of each module studied.
International students must provide evidence of a first degree (or equivalent) in Pre-hospital Emergency Care; evidence of registration with the Professional Body of their home country; evidence of continuing professional development and IELTS of 7.0 (including 7.0 in writing).
International students are not permitted to undertake any module which requires clinical placements unless they are registered with the HCPC. In addition, it should be recognised that International students undertaking elements, or all parts of the programme will not incur eligibility to register with the HCPC as a paramedic.
International students will be required to submit additional information in support of their application. Candidates with appropriate qualifications will be invited for a telephone interview.
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