I have really enjoyed spending so much time on ambulance and specialist placements, such as airway management in theatres, maternity and paediatrics.
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Overview

Be the first on the scene to assess, treat and refer patients in an emergency situation. Every day is different in this exciting and challenging role.

Our Paramedic Science course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to become an autonomous, effective and safe paramedic. Clinical education is central to paramedic science and around 50% of your time will be in both ambulance and non-ambulance practice settings to help you develop in your profession and apply theory to current practice.

Once successfully completed, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic.

Why study Paramedic Science?

You'll be immersed in paramedic science right through the course and will be supported by academics and professionals with vast experience. From developing your practical skills in our clinical simulation suites to being the first on the scene and assessing a patient's conditions, you'll be exposed to many different situations and will care for people in emergency and non-emergency situations.

We have strong working links with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECamb) and you'll be spending most of your placement time working with professionals in this Trust. You'll also undertake some of your placement time working in the community, GP Practices and secondary care, so you are exposed to the the full patient journey.

Extra £5,000 funding for health students

Specialist facilities

Entry requirements

Mathematics and English language at GCSE Grade C or above.

Entry requirements are typically BBC at A2 Level.

Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview, and are subject to a satisfactory reference, health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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All about the course

During the course you'll develop a wide range of knowledge and understanding of current issues and challenges in paramedic practice through both academic and practical learning.

You'll explore areas including:

evidence-based practice
decision making skills
clinical skills
urgent care
emergency care
leadership and management.

Each year will include academic and professional development and opportunities to embrace and capture your interprofessional experiences and interactions with other health professions to help you understand your role and work in the context of an integrated emergency care team.

You'll learn how to care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions and those with minor and major injuries.

You'll be supported in your academic work by experienced staff, while on placement time you'll be working under direct supervision alongside qualified practitioners. This combination will help you develop your knowledge and skills and build an understanding of the patient’s journey and the work of others in their care.

Module information

Please note that the list of optional modules and their availability may be subject to change. We continually review and where appropriate, revise the range of modules on offer to reflect changes in the subject and ensure the best student experience. Modules will vary when studied in combination with another subject.

Core/optional modules

How you’ll learn

You will be taught through lectures, seminars and practical workshops that include simulation, and you'll be putting all your theory and skills into practice while on clinical placements.

Seminars in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures. In addition, you'll meet with your academic personal tutor on a regular basis to ensure you are progressing and on track to meet your full potential.

All courses are informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022.

When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions, you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars. Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.

The team consists of highly qualified paramedics/academics and we link with other HCPC and NMC registered staff to ensure access to specialists within the other professional groups.

The teaching team has a range of expertise and experience, with all staff holding or working towards a formal teaching qualification. Staff are research-active and have experience in delivering research-informed teaching.

A typical week in University may range from two to four contact days depending on the number of modules that you're covering at that time.

This is a full-time course and therefore each week you are expected to complete approximately 37.5 hours of learning. The overall workload can be demanding and good time management and commitment are essential.

Owing to the varied nature of placements and specialist settings, you may need to travel to and from placements. These are mostly within Kent, Medway and East Sussex and London.

You will spend over 2000 hours in placements over the three year course. We have autonomous shift booking allowing some flexibility to fit around your other commitments. However, during your placements you may be required to attend at shift times, just like when you enter employment. This ensures that you experience the full range of activities in your individual placements. Shift work includes weekends, bank holidays and night duty.

The last placement in the final year of the course is elective, so you can arrange work in the UK or abroad in negotiation with the course team.

Paramedic Science is about providing you with the skills and knowledge to provide urgent and emergency care to patients and developing you into a competent and confident clinician.
Gary GilkesPorgramme Director, Paramedic Science

How you’ll be assessed

The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally contains at least one piece of practice or 'formative' assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Practice placement assessments are undertaken with the support and supervision of practice assessors. All summative placement assessments must be passed to complete the course.

You must achieve a pass mark of 40 and above in all theoretical modules undertaken in each year. Progression through into subsequent years of the course cannot be undertaken until all elements both academic and practical are achieved.

Your future career

On successful completion of your degree, you will be a safe and competent paramedic able to work alone or as part of a team, applying your professional judgement and being accountable for your decisions.

A wide range of career opportunities are available following registration, for example specialist clinical practice in critical care or urgent care, management, education or research. Additionally, on successful completion of the course there are opportunities within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing to progress on to postgraduate study to extend your abilities in paramedic science, or in research through a Masters in Research or Doctoral degree.

Fees

The 2020/21 annual tuition fees for this course are:

	UK / EU	Overseas
Full-time	£9,250	£13,000

Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.

Please read the 2020/21 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding 2020/21 tuition fees and year on year fee increases.

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If you would like information about paying your fees, please contact accounts.receivable@canterbury.ac.uk
For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk

Further entry requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of the profession preferably through relevant experience. Student recruitment is undertaken by means of a Values Based Recruitment approach which is aligned with the values and behaviours expected by the NHS Constitution.

Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview, subject to satisfactory health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Industry links

Our close work with South East Coast Ambulance Service allows our students to experience the work of paramedics and specialist paramedics who work out of Make-ready Centres, an initiative led by SECAmb.Alternative placement experiences within the primary, community and secondary sector are accessed through our partnerships with West Kent, East Kent and Medway Foundation Trusts.

Professional accreditation

The programme is currently approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is subject to ongoing monitoring.On completion of the programme and in preparation for registration, the Programme Director must be satisfied that you meet the relevant statutory regulatory body fitness to practise criteria. You will be required to sign an annual declaration of ongoing fitness to practise at regular intervals during the course. The Faculty of Health and Wellbeing has a Fitness to Practise policy and procedures which may be instigated should you demonstrate behaviour or conduct that falls short of that expected by the University and/or statutory regulatory body. For more details, visit www.canterbury.ac.uk/policies-procedures

To be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council you must demonstrate good health and good character throughout your studies and on completion. Applications for professional registration will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health clearance.

Professional Foundation Year

We will consider your application for the main three-year professional programme. However, applicants may also be considered for a four-year option – i.e. the Health and Social Care Professional Programme with Foundation Year. The decision about your suitability will be made as part of the admissions process and if you are chosen to be interviewed for the Foundation Year option, this will be clearly stated in your Interview Offer Letter. Applications cannot be made directly to the Foundation Year and places are limited.

Find out more about the Professional Foundation Year

Please note the Professional Foundation Year is now closed for September 2020 entry.

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