Paramedic Science - Diploma in Higher Education

This course has been designed to further develop the specialist knowledge and skills of those practitioners who already hold an IHCD paramedic qualification.

Opportunities for paramedics to develop their careers and responsibilities are increasing. This course provides a dedicated continuing professional development route for paramedics. This course has a number of mandatory modules that have been carefully selected to develop key skills and knowledge for the qualified paramedic and prepare them to work effectively in a changing health care context. There are a range of optional modules that can be selected to reflect the individual’s interests and clinical skills needs. Modules can be delivered on a flexible basis to suit service constraints for those in full-time work.

This course is only suitable for paramedics who hold the IHCD paramedic award and are registered with the Health Professions Council. To qualify for the award, all modules must be completed within a five year time scale.

Applicants who have undertaken additional study may be eligible for APL/APEL.

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How to Apply

Please contact the Admissions office for more information on how to apply for this course.

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Study options

Flexible learning opportunities – modules will be run on different days and at different times to allow maximum attendance

Flexible module selections – allows the student to select modules they are interested in

Flexible course – if you need to take a break from studying for 6 months, this can be accommodated

To qualify for the award, all modules must completed within a five year time scale.

Get in touch

Karen Gubbins
01905 542351
k.gubbins@worc.ac.uk

This course is only suitable for paramedics who hold the IHCD paramedic award and are registered throughout the programme with the Health Professions Council

Modules

Mandatory modules
Academic Skills for Higher Education
Mentorship for Assessment in Practice
Evidence & Research for Practice

Optional modules:
Care across the Lifespan
Emergency Preparedness
Principles of Trauma Care
Diabetes
Effective Care for Vulnerable People
Vascular Disease
Care, Loss, Death & Bereavement
Respiratory Conditions
Clinical Health Assessment
Clinical Leadership in Paramedic Practice
Negotiated Contract Module

Assessment

To qualify for the award, all modules must completed within a five year time scale.

Academic department

Institute of Health & Society

“The University is a leading innovator in the fields of health and social care. Unique appointments such as the UK’s first professors of perinatal education and tissue viability demonstrate our commitment to research excellence.”
Louise Jones, Head of Institute

Employability

This course is only suitable for paramedics who hold the IHCD paramedic award and are registered throughout the programme with the Health Professions Council.

Health & Society News

University's Health Leader Takes on Two Influential Roles - Tuesday, 22 May 2012

The Head of the University of Worcester’s Institute of Health and Society has been appointed to two important external roles.
Nursing Students Receive Vital Training in Working with People Living with Dementia - Wednesday, 25 April 2012

First year nursing students at the University of Worcester are to take part in a one-day conference about working with people living with dementia.
Student Nurses Walk Five Miles Between University and Hospital for Cancer Research UK - Monday, 23 April 2012

Seven student nurses from the University of Worcester under took a five mile charity walk after being inspired by their studies.