Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) - 2020/1

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord Paramedic Science
DipHE Paramedic Science
CertHE Paramedic Science

Professional recognition

Health and Care Professions Council, the (HCPC)
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.

College of Paramedics (CoP) endorse
Endorsed by College of Paramedics

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UTF10002 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Paramedic science

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Health Sciences

Programme Leader

BETTLES Simon (Health Sci.)

Date of production/revision of spec

28/01/2022

Educational aims of the programme

  • Enable students to achieve the proficiencies as laid down by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC 2012)
  • Develop the students' knowledge and understanding of the principles of paramedic practice
  • Ensure that students demonstrate safe clinical practice and accuracy when working alone or as a member of a team
  • Ensure the students are prepared to examine and assess patients' acute and chronic conditions and to be able to record and evaluate an individual¿s full medical, social and familial history
  • Develop the students' understanding of research methodology, governance and clinical audit basing their practice on the best evidence available
  • Ensure the students are prepared to deliver care in a proficient, co-ordinated and confident manner
  • Develop the capacity to demonstrate accountability in use of professional judgement and clinical experience to recommend and instigate care plans, which are based on traditional or diverse routes of hospital treatment and or admission, to ensure specific patient needs are effectively met
  • Develop the students' ability to demonstrate leadership and clinical reasoning as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Develop the capacity to evaluate their own performance and the performance of peers identifying strengths and weaknesses through reflection and mentorship
  • Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Apply a sound understanding of biological, psychological and social factors impacting upon patients and their families/carers across the life span while assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care K CertHE
Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate provision of paramedic intervention in a variety of emergency and non-emergency settings K BSc (Hons)
Appraise personal and professional limitations in the scope of own professional practice K BSc (Hons)
Critically review own practice in the light of ongoing feedback K BSc (Hons)
Discuss and critically reflect on professional action individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team K BSc (Hons)
Critically appraise research evidence to improve and implement effective paramedic practice K BSc (Hons)
Apply a sound understanding of biological, psychological and social factors impacting upon patients and their families/carers across the life span while assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care K Ord
Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate provision of paramedic intervention in a variety of emergency and non-emergency settings K Ord
Appraise personal and professional limitations in the scope of own professional practice K Ord
Critically review own practice in the light of ongoing feedback K Ord
Discuss and critically reflect on professional action individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team K Ord
Apply an understanding of biological, psychological and social factors impacting upon patients and their families/carers across the life span while assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care K DipHE
Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate provision of paramedic intervention in a variety of emergency and non-emergency settings K DipHE
Appraise personal and professional limitations in the scope of own professional practice K DipHE
Review own practice in the light of ongoing feedback K DipHE
Discuss and critically reflect on professional action individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team K DipHE
Appraise research evidence to improve and implement effective paramedic practice K DipHE
Apply an understanding of biological, psychological and social factors impacting upon patients and their families/carers across the life span K CertHE
Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate life threatening patient presentations and the provision of paramedic intervention in a variety of emergency and non-emergency settings K CertHE
Appraise personal and professional limitations in the scope of own professional practice K CertHE
Review own practice in the light of on-going feedback K CertHE
Discuss and reflect on professional action individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team K CertHE
Critically appraise own values, perceptions, thoughts and action, and the ways in which these may influence the clinical situation C BSc (Hons)
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of own learning strategies C BSc (Hons)
Use diagnostic and creative skills in relation to clinical decision making and risk assessment C BSc (Hons)
Consolidate practice experience to develop strategies necessary for evaluating current practice C BSc (Hons)
Use reflective learning and clinical supervision to evaluate own practice and develop accordingly C BSc (Hons)
Review and appraise own values, perceptions, thoughts and action, and the ways in which these may influence the clinical situation C Ord
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of own learning strategies C Ord
Use diagnostic and creative skills in relation to clinical decision making and risk assessment C Ord
Consolidate practice experience to develop strategies necessary for evaluating current practice C Ord
Use reflective learning and clinical supervision to evaluate own practice and develop accordingly C Ord
Review and appraise own values, perceptions, thoughts and action, and the ways in which these may influence the clinical situation C DipHE
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of own learning strategies C DipHE
Use diagnostic and creative skills in relation to clinical decision making and risk assessment C DipHE
Consolidate practice experience to develop strategies necessary for evaluating current practice C DipHE
Employ reflective learning and clinical supervision to evaluate own practice and develop accordingly C DipHE
Appraise own values, perceptions, thoughts and action, and the ways in which these may influence the clinical situation C CertHE
Use diagnostic skills in relation to clinical decision making and risk assessment C CertHE
Use reflective learning and clinical supervision to evaluate own practice and develop accordingly C CertHE
Practice in an accountable manner as guided by the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct P BSc (Hons)
Manage oneself, one's practice and that of others and so assume the responsibility and accountability necessary for public protection P BSc (Hons)
Integrate national and local standards and guidelines into emergency patient assessment and the planning and management of care P BSc (Hons)
Prioritise professional responsibilities and duty of care to ensure safe delivery and management of care P BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings P BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development in order to enhance and innovate own practice and meet the needs of future emergency care provision P BSc (Hons)
Effectively challenge practices and devise action plans to develop/advance paramedic practice P BSc (Hons)
Use analytical, political and social skills to act as an effective leader in professional paramedic practice P BSc (Hons)
Practice in an accountable manner as guided by the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct P Ord
Manage oneself, one's practice and that of others and so assume the responsibility and accountability necessary for public protection P Ord
Integrate national and local standards and guidelines into emergency patient assessment and the planning and management of care P Ord
Prioritise professional responsibilities and duty of care to ensure safe delivery and management of care P Ord
Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings P Ord
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development in order to enhance and innovate own practice and meet the needs of future emergency care provision P Ord
Practice in an accountable manner as guided by the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct P DipHE
Manage oneself, one's practice and so assume the responsibility and accountability necessary for public protection P DipHE
Integrate national and local standards and guidelines into emergency patient assessment and the planning and management of care P DipHE
Prioritise professional responsibilities and duty of care to ensure safe delivery and management of care P DipHE
Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings P DipHE
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development in order to enhance own practice and meet the needs of future emergency care provision P DipHE
Practice in an accountable manner as guided by the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct P CertHE
Build an awareness of managing oneself, one's practice and so assume the responsibility and accountability necessary for public protection P CertHE
Consider national and local standards and guidelines into emergency patient assessment and management of care P CertHE
Use analytical, political and social skills to act as an effective team member in professional paramedic practice P CertHE
Undertake and analyse comprehensive sets of clinical observations/vital signs/data appropriate to the patient's condition T BSc (Hons)
Identify and access information to record and manage patient data using appropriate technologies T BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication in a wide range of methods T BSc (Hons)
Draw upon online resources to identify and appraise evidence based practice T BSc (Hons)
Maintain a portfolio of learning experiences T BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate effective inter-personal skills through self-awareness and assertiveness T BSc (Hons)
Use critical problem solving skills to find effective solutions and identify new concepts T BSc (Hons)
Use critical evaluation to make an appropriate and effective contribution to the work of the practice setting T BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing practice development through dissemination of learning and research findings T BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate a commitment to self and others in the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective paramedic practice T BSc (Hons)
Be proficient in the technical aspects of care delivery within the scope of professional practice T BSc (Hons)
Undertake and analyse comprehensive sets of clinical observations/vital signs/data appropriate to the patient's condition T Ord
Identify and access information to record and manage patient data using appropriate technologies T Ord
Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication in a wide range of methods T Ord
Draw upon online resources to identify and appraise evidence based practice T Ord
Maintain a portfolio of learning experiences T Ord
Demonstrate effective inter-personal skills through self-awareness and assertiveness T Ord
Use critical problem solving skills to find effective solutions and identify new concepts T Ord
Use critical evaluation to make an appropriate and effective contribution to the work of the practice setting T Ord
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing practice development through dissemination of learning and research findings T Ord
Demonstrate a commitment to self and others in the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective practice T Ord
Be proficient in the technical aspects of care delivery within the scope of professional practice T Ord
Undertake and analyse comprehensive sets of clinical observations/vital signs/data appropriate to the patient's condition T DipHE
Identify and access information to record and manage patient data using appropriate technologies T DipHE
Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication in a wide range of methods T DipHE
Draw upon online resources to identify and appraise evidence based practice T DipHE
Maintain a portfolio of learning experiences T DipHE
Demonstrate effective inter-personal skills through self-awareness and assertiveness T DipHE
Use critical problem solving skills to find effective solutions and identify new concepts T DipHE
Use critical evaluation to make an appropriate and effective contribution to the work of the practice setting T DipHE
Demonstrate a commitment to continuing practice development through dissemination of learning and research findings T DipHE
Demonstrate a commitment to self and others in the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective paramedic practice T DipHE
Be proficient in the technical aspects of care delivery within the scope of professional practice T DipHE
Undertake and analyse clinical observations/vital signs/data appropriate to the patient's condition T CertHE
Identify and access information to record and manage patient data using appropriate technologies T CertHE
Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication in a wide range of methods T CertHE
Draw upon online resources to identify and appraise evidence based practice T CertHE
Maintain a portfolio of learning experiences T CertHE
Demonstrate effective inter-personal skills through self-awareness T CertHE
Begin to use problem solving skills to find effective solutions T CertHE
Demonstrate a commitment to self and others in the need for continuing professional development and personal supervision activities in order to enhance knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for safe and effective paramedic practice T CertHE
Develop proficiency in the technical aspects of care delivery within the scope of professional practice T CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Parts of this programme may be studied outside of the standard University structure and may be subject to professional body requirements.

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) Y Yes
Study exchange (Level 5) N
Dual degree N

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.