University of the West of England

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Applied Paramedic Science (BSc)

University of the West of England

Faculty:Allied Health Professions
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $11,199

Fees are based on the Home/EU-Part Time-Year 1-Annual Fee, converted into Canadian dollars.

Careers:Emergency Medical Technicians (Paramedics)

Description:

This exciting course is designed for Health and Care Professions Council registered paramedics who have qualified through FdSc orInstitute of Healthcare and Development (IHCD) routes and want to develop contemporary knowledge and specialist skills to meet the changing demands of practice. The course addresses a diverse range of paramedic skills, from pre-hospital trauma to contemporary practice within primary care. With an increased emphasis on alternative care pathways within the NHS, the course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to make timely, well-supported clinical decisions that deliver the best possible patient care.

BSc(Hons) Applied Paramedic Science at UWE Bristol is a unique course created to address the vocational, educational, personal and professional needs of qualified paramedics. As well as building knowledge of advanced and specialist clinical practice, the course will help you develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with the problem-solving and decision-making abilities required for a variety of modern paramedic roles. With outstanding onsite facilities, our innovative and expansive curriculum is taught by a dynamic, supportive team including practicing specialist paramedics, critical care doctors, pharmacists, cardiac nurse specialists, and emergency department consultants.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    You will need to be a registered paramedic to enrol on this course. Please visit the program page for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on February 06, 2016