This module develops Health and Care Professions Council registered paramedics knowledge and skills in the management of patients presenting with non-urgent 999/111 calls within out of hospital care.
You develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of assessing and managing minor injuries and illnesses.
You study the following:
Blended module delivered over ten weeks:
You engage in a variety of online learning activities one full day a week for four weeks (two x3 hour sessions per day) followed by two full days practical experience on our Middlesbrough campus where you will practice the techniques/use new equipment which has been introduced during the online learning activities. You will be supported with your learning using the University’s virtual learning environment which will contain all the learning materials and other resources to support your success on this module.
You are assessed by one separate objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) lasting 30 minutes (25 minutes practice and 5 minutes for questions) in week 10.
The OSCE will be based on a scenario of a patient presenting with a common minor injury or illness which you would expect to see in practice. During the OSCE you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to gather information by applying the comprehensive clinical history gained from the patient followed by an appropriate physical examination. You systematically analyse and evaluate this information to formulate interventions decisions and management options based on best available evidence.
Health and Care Professions Council-registered paramedic.
If you are studying this through your employer you will need sponsorship from your employer to complete the award.
This award enables you to further develop your knowledge and understanding of history taking and physical assessment for minor injury and illness which may be encountered in practice, and enhance and develop your clinical assessment decision-making skills to ensure your accountability and professionalism when making an autonomous referral in practice.
Fee for applicants:
£750