Paramedic Science (September entry) - Stafford

Gain the vital skills to become a paramedic and help save lives every day.

You’ll spend up to a third of your time on placements and dealing with real-life emergencies. It will involve doing shifts alongside experienced paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

You’ll learn how to diagnose and assess patients, administer medication, manage airways, give life support, deal with injuries and more complex cases.

On campus, you’ll follow a patient’s journey using our simulation facilities. You could be treating manikin patients at home, inside our training ambulance or in our giant immersive space that doubles up as a variety of emergency scenes. We’ve even got a simulated A&E.

As the degree is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council, you’ll be able to apply to become a registered paramedic upon graduation.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

Year One Core: Applied Clinical Practice 1; Communication and Professional Development; Introduction to Human Biology and Clinical Skills 1; Introduction to Human Biology and Clinical Skills 2; Introduction to Inclusive Pre-hospital Care; Introduction to Non-Technical Skills and Simulation
Year Two Core: Applied Clinical Practice 2; Evidence Based Care; Inclusive Pre-Hospital Care; Non-Technical Skills and Simulation; Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Clinical Skills 1; Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Clinical Skills 2
Year Three Core: Applied Clinical Practice 3; Assessment and Management of Complex Care Needs; Assessment and Management of Minor Conditions; Principles of Patient Safety and Paramedic Practice; Research in Healthcare Practice