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Paramedic Practice Educator

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Key Facts

  • Level

    Post RegistrationPO

  • Duration

    10 teaching weeks with assessments to follow

  • Starting

    January, June

Updated 27/03/2025

Discovery Days

Updated 27/03/2025

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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

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Overview

The purpose of this module is to encompass key issues necessary for health professionals to support the learner whilst in practice-based education to ensure competence and confidence inline with the Paramedic Curriculum guidance (College of Paramedics) and HCPC Standards of Education and Training. This modules covers a variety of topics that include the role of the practice educator, educational learning theories, learning styles, feedback methods, how to create and deliver an effective action plan, the failing student, managing conflict, students with learning differences and neurodiversity.

Highlights

  • Complete as a standalone module or work towards BSc (Hons)
  • Predominantly taught online, with a flexible approach to when and where you study/learn
  • Delivered by experienced pre-hospital tutors
  • Opens opportunities for employment outside of ambulance trusts, such as GP surgeries and hospitals

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.

Course Content

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Fees

  • Part Time: £1,585

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Danielle Neighbour, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science

Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science
Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Danielle Neighbour
Danielle Neighbour, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science

Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science
Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Danielle Neighbour

Further Study Opportunities

This module can be completed as part of the BSc (Hons) Enhancing Paramedic Practice top-up.

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