1. PSC1001 – Fundamentals of Emergency Clinical Care



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Kirsty Lane

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Fundamentals Of Emergency Clinical Care, Coursework: 75% NOV - Fundamentals Of Emergency Clinical Care, Coursework: 75% Exam: 25% STD - Fundamentals Of Emergency Clinical Care, Exam: 25%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an underpinning of the key concepts and practice in Emergency care. This module will allow the student to develop clinical assessment and intervention skills using a range of equipment and technologies.


  1. PSC1002P – Paramedic Practice 1



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Bryn Griffiths

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: NOV - Paramedic Practice 1, Coursework: 100% STD - Paramedic Practice 1, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This work based learning module provides the essential practice experiences that students require in terms of the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Standards of Proficiency (Paramedics).? To enable students to demonstrate an awareness of each of the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency 1 -15.8 inclusive.


  1. PSC1003P – Ambulance Service Vocational Driving (Non Emergency and Emergency)



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Aidan Ward

    Credit Value: 0

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: Full C1 on student's driving licence. Must be completed by May 1st.

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Ambulance Service Vocational Driving (Non Emergency And Emergency), Coursework: 100% NOV - Ambulance Service Vocational Driving (Non Emergency And Emergency), Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module will provide the student with the opportunity to complete routine (Edexcel CQF level 2) and emergency driver training at (Edexcel CQF level 3) by the Institute of Health Care & Development (IHCD) and Edexcel/Pearson. The module is delivered and assessed by an external provider and is necessary to drive emergency service vehicles and undertake emergency journeys. This is a 0 credited vocational module provided externally.


  1. PSC1004 – Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-Hospital Care



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Danielle Neighbour

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: NOV - Anatomy And Physiology For Pre-Hospital Care, Coursework: 50% STD - Anatomy And Physiology For Pre-Hospital Care, Coursework: 50% Exam: 50% NOV - Anatomy And Physiology For Pre-Hospital Care, Exam: 50%

    Designated for:

    Description: The aim of this module is to provide paramedic students with a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology. The more robust the knowledge base of these topics the better able the student will be to understand the impact of disease or injury, and therefore more able to assess and treat the wide range of conditions they are faced with in their operational environment.These aims will be achieved by using selected disease processes and injury patterns that enable reinforcement of basic anatomy and physiology principles. Building a foundation of essential knowledge in human anatomy and physiology and provide a framework for interpreting and applying information that can be used in problem solving.


  1. PSC1005 – Professional Studies for Paramedics



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Danielle Neighbour

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot:

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Professional Studies For Paramedics, Coursework: 100% NOV - Professional Studies For Paramedics, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of professional issues, related to paramedic practice, in order to provide care to a range of patients. It enables the student to view the patient from a more holistic perspective and develops their knowledge of a range of important areas to ensure safe, ethical, legal and socially aware practice. This module also introduces and develops reflective practice.


  1. PSC1009 – Fundamentals of Emergency Clinical Care



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Steve Buckle

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Fundamentals Of Emergency Clinical Care, Coursework: 75% Exam: 25%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an underpinning of the key concepts and practice in Emergency care. This module will allow the student to develop clinical assessment and intervention skills using a range of equipment and technologies.


  1. PSC1010 – Biosciences 1



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Ramsay Ambrose

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Biosciences 1, Coursework: 50% Exam: 50%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module will ensure students demonstrate a robust knowledge base of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, increase their understanding of the impact of disease or injury and us this understanding to assess & treat the wide range of conditions they are faced with in their operational environment.This will be achieved by using selected disease processes and injury patterns that enable reinforcement of basic anatomical and physiological principles as well as exploring the various pharmacological interventions that might be undertaken in practice.


  1. PSC1011 – Professional Studies for Paramedics



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Danielle Neighbour

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Professional Studies For Paramedics, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This module will enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of professional issues, related to paramedic practice, in order to provide care to a range of patients. It enables the student to view the patient from a more holistic perspective and develops their knowledge of a range of important areas to ensure safe, ethical, legal and socially aware practice. This module also introduces and develops reflective practice.


  1. PSC1012P – Paramedic Practice 1



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Bryn Griffiths

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Paramedic Practice 1, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: This work based learning module provides the essential practice experiences that students require in terms of the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) Standards of Proficiency (Paramedics).? To enable students to demonstrate an awareness of each of the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency 1 -15.8 inclusive.


  1. PSC1018 – Fundamentals of Ambulance Care



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Steve Buckle

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Fundamentals Of Ambulance Care, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an underpinning of the key concepts of patient assessment and professional understanding and requirements in Ambulance care. The module will allow students to develop clinical assessment skills and understand the ethics and law associated with patient care.


  1. PSC1019 – Bioscience 1 for Paramedic Practice



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Ramsay Ambrose

    Credit Value: 20

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 1

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Bioscience 1 For Paramedic Practice, Coursework: 40% Exam: 60%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to ensure students demonstrate a robust knowledge base of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, increasing their understanding of the normal physiological processes within human bioscience systems. This strong foundational knowledge and understanding will then facilitate the linking of clinical and bioscientific presentations encountered in practice.


  1. PSC1020 – Foundations of Emergency Care



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Vicki Manifold

    Credit Value: 30

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Foundations Of Emergency Care, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to understand and apply the knowledge of how to assess and manage patients with a variety of different conditions through their life span. This module will allow students to develop clinical assessment and management skills using a range of equipment and technologies.


  1. PSC1021 – Professional Studies for Paramedics



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Danielle Neighbour

    Credit Value: 10

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: Semester 2

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: STD - Professional Studies For Paramedics, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of professional issues related to paramedic practice. The student will view the patient from a holistic perspective, developing their knowedge in a range of important areas to ensure safe, ethical, legal and socially aware practice.


  1. PSC1022P – Paramedic Practice 1



    Field: PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

    Co-ordinator: Bryn Griffiths

    Credit Value: 40

    Level: 4

    Timetable Slot: All Year

    Pre-requisites: None

    Co-requisites: None

    Assessment: WBL - Paramedic Practice 1, Coursework: 100%

    Designated for:

    Description: The purpose of this module is Professional socialisation (Communicating in a professional environment with staff and patients) and becoming familiar with basic concepts of ambulance care, developing into reflective practitioners.