Paramedic Science (Top-up)

This course recognises that while you may have extensive experience as a paramedic, you may also need and want academic recognition to enhance your practice and position yourself for emerging roles. It builds on your existing knowledge to enhance practice and prepare you for the future by exploring theoretical and practical elements of the profession.

The course is delivered entirely online though our online learning environment TU Online. It will provide a supportive environment that fosters self-initiated enquiry and reflection on the subjects underpinning paramedic practice. You consolidate your ability to synthesise and apply knowledge and skills to the often complex and unpredictable setting of paramedic practice. In particular it develops your understanding of both physical and mental health issues that affect patients, the public and professionals.

In Year 1 you look at the principles that underpin sound decision making, strengthening and possibly extending your understanding of current legislation, clinical guidance and the ethical considerations that impact on how you provide care. This is supported by a close examination of the knowledge and skills required to appraise the evidence that underpins your practice. You also explore the delivery of emergency and unscheduled care to patients with mental health problems and how this impacts on your professional practice and your ability to manage those patients in the out of hospital care environment.

In Year 2 you complete your dissertation by examining an appropriate topic in detailed exploration, considering your own and the wider impact on paramedic practice.

You also focus on physical assessment skills and develop your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology as applied to the diagnostic process. Each system is addressed individually, and you will develop clinical history taking and examination skills which complement each system examination.

Community college diploma with 65% minimum

Or, holders of a a Tawjihi 65%+ average plus a recognised foundation programme

Or, holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

You develop knowledge and skills to underpin research and evidence-based practice. The course does not prepare you for specific, specialist or advanced roles but it does provide the opportunity to develop the academic skills often required for these. On completion you should feel confident about meeting the present and future challenges of paramedic practice and be in a position to apply for specialist paramedic roles within ambulance services and the wider health service.

Undergraduate applicants can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You will find advice and step-by-step guidance about their online application process on the UCAS website.