Paramedic (integrated Degree) Apprenticeship - Level 6

This occupation is found in healthcare. Paramedics carry out their work in a wide variety of settings, which may include a front-line ambulance, GP surgery, a minor injury/illness centre, in remote medicine or a varied range of other community environments, including people's homes.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship standard, including the approved qualification, apprentices would be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council to register as a Paramedic, which is a protected title. Paramedics may work shifts and are required to work in traumatic and stressful situations; the role can be physically and mentally demanding and is often outside in all environmental conditions.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to respond to 999 critical emergencies and traumatic situations, delivering high quality and effective pre-hospital clinical care and patient transportation in a safe and timely manner.

Paramedics are usually the first to arrive at the scene of an accident or emergency, before any other healthcare professional, and are required to quickly carry out a risk assessment of the scene then decide on how to best treat the person.

This decision usually includes a diagnostic evaluation of the patient’s condition and may include administration of medication before they get to the hospital. Paramedics may also transport patients that are being transferred between hospitals or services.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve:

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship Certificate
You may be eligible to become a registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Location: Centre for Health Innovation Stafford
Duration: 3 years
Start date(s): September

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Course content

The Paramedic Apprenticeship aims to develop safe and competent paramedics who meet the personal and professional standards required for registration. The learning on this course aims to achieve this by integrating experience and learning from clinical practice with theoretical teaching. University of Staffordshire works in partnership with local healthcare providers to deliver a full-time course that aims to:

Develop graduates who can provide safe and autonomous care to a diverse range of patients and service users.
Facilitate an ethos of professional accountability, patient safety and ongoing professional development.
Meet the statutory requirements for paramedic education and entitle graduates to apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration.

Modules

Year 1

Applied Clinical Practice 1
Communication & Professional Development
Introduction to Human Biology & Clinical Skills 1
Introduction to Human Biology & Clinical Skills 2
Introduction to Inclusive Pre-Hospital Care
Introduction to Non-Technical Skills & Simulation

Year 2

Applied Clinical Practice 2
Evidence Based Care
Inclusive Pre-Hospital Care
Non-Technical Skills & Simulation
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology & Clinical Skills 1
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology & Clinical Skills 2

Year 3

Applied Clinical Practice 3
Assessment & Management of Complex Care Needs
Assessment & Management of Minor Conditions
Principles of Patient Safety & Paramedic Practice
Research in Healthcare Practice

Entry requirements

To be eligible, apprentices will need to evidence the following:

Achievement of Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE, functional skills or equivalent) OR be demonstrating that you are functioning at Level 2 in both Maths and English, this would be determined by an initial assessment conducted by University of Staffordshire.

Fees

For levy-paying organisations the cost is paid from their digital account at a rate of £27,000 per apprentice.
For non-levy paying organisations there may be a financial contribution on 5% which equates to £1,350 per apprentice.

Delivery and assessment

Delivery

Our teaching and learning strategy are therefore professionally focussed and incorporates:

An emphasis upon apprentice-centred modes of learning which are aimed to engender independent and lifelong learning.
The development of key academic skills such as reflection, critical analysis, and evaluation.
The development of key professional skills such as communication, autonomy, accountability, and leadership.
A strong integration between theory and practice.
Practice placements and simulation in key developmental areas.
The development of a fundamental understanding and application of evidenced based practice and research.

Opportunities to learn alongside and from other students and apprentices studying other healthcare disciplines.

Assessment

The assessments on the course are designed to ensure alignment between the learning outcomes, learning and teaching methods, and requirements of professional registration. A range of authentic assessments are employed to test the spectrum of knowledge, practical application of skills, and professional standards, including in some modules, assessment options.

Methods of assessment may include:

Written assignments and exams
Reflective activities
Discussions
Group assessments
Oral presentations
Poster presentations
Viva voce
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Simulated activities

The EPA takes place at academic board

Learning support

In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:

study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills);
written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy);
academic writing (including how to reference);
research skills;
critical thinking and understanding arguments; and
revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

Additional support

Our AccessAbility Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment or learning difficulties. You will also have full access to our support services such as Student Guidance.

Feedback

Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations or assessments

Responsibilities

Employer must not ask the apprentice to contribute financially to the direct cost of learning
Ensure apprentice spends at least 6 hours per week of their time in off-the-job training
Enter into a contract with University of Staffordshire
Participate in reviews with the Apprentice and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets the needs of the apprentice
Provide apprentices with a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning
Provide the apprentice with paid time to attend off-the-job training, including additional support for English and Maths, or support accessed for learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Recognise that the apprentice must complete the apprenticeship within their working hours
Support the apprentice to gain new skills

A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA**) or have the right of abode in the UK, and have been ordinarily resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of learning
Able to complete the apprenticeship in contracted working hours
Be an employee (have a contract of employment for the duration of the apprenticeship) on the first day of their apprenticeship and be paid at least a wage consistent with the law for both the time they are in work and in off-the-job learning
Be in a new job role (nine months or less), or in an existing job role, where significant new knowledge and skills are needed – employer statement of justification needed (relevant to the apprenticeship)
Be in full-time employment for typically 30 hours a week
Has the right to work in England
Maintain a safe, healthy and supportive environment, which meets your needs
Not be enrolled on another apprenticeship at the same time
Participate in reviews with the employer and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones

Administer the funding and running of the Apprenticeship Standard to an acceptable level of quality and in compliance with the DfE’s requirements
Agree jointly between the University, the Employer and Apprentice, an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) ensuring that satisfactory progress is achieved and to ensure that the contents of the ILP fulfil the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard
Provide a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment, which meets the needs of the Apprentice
Provide off-the-job learning and assessment and oversee the on-the-job skills development as detailed in the ILP
Provide support on selection of the endpoint assessor, if applicable. The endpoint assessment will be completed by the learning provider for all integrated degrees

Careers

You will have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team who support you with professional branding, career mapping and realising your potential.

Facilities

Paramedic Training Ambulance

Paramedic students and other student clinicians who may have pre-hospital involvement, can hone their skills in our very own fully kitted training ambulance, allowing our students to practice realistic scenarios and to prepare for their placements.

Immersive Suites

Our immersive suites can simulate almost any environment from hospital to office and house to roadside. The suite allows 360 projection with realistic sounds from that environment.

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Lifelike Living Space (Stafford)

The lifelike living space lets you practice your skills in a variety of non-clinical settings, including our configurable house environment.

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Clinical Training Facilities

Our labs provide the environment for you to learn fundamental skills associated with emergency pre-hospital care. Read more

This includes: advanced patient assessment techniques, airway management, obtaining intramuscular, intravenous and intraosseous access, advanced life-support skills.

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