Enhancing Paramedic Practice (Top-up) BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This flexible top-up degree enables registered paramedics to expand their skills using evidence-based medicine and the principles of autonomous practice. It is designed to fit around work and personal commitments.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences | Department: Public and Professional Healthcare | Duration: 2 years Part-Time | Study mode: part-time (top-up) | Intake: January | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc Top Up Paramedic Practice Degree is offered to existing Paramedics aiming to improve on their prehospital skills and knowledge. The course covers a range of clinical presentations and allows for development in leadership, education, human factors and research knowledge and skills. Modules include Applied Paramedic Research, Emergency and Urgent Care for Special Populations, Enhancing Prehospital Resuscitation, Paramedic Practice Educator, Clinical Leadership and Human Factors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants must be a registered healthcare clinician (HCPC, NMC etc.) A minimum of 100 credits at level 5 Applicants who do not have the required 100 Credits at level 5 through certificated learning but hold an Institute of Health and Care Development (IHCD) Paramedic qualification will be credited with 60 Credits at level 5 if they are employed in contemporary clinical practice. Applicants may also make an additional claim for APEL for a maximum of 40 Credits at level 5 on production of evidence of continuing professional development within the last two years.

Intake: January

Duration: 2 years Part-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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