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SHE100
Foundations in Human Anatomy and Physiology and Common Medical Conditions
This module is designed to meet the specific needs of students on the Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Paramedic Science for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The module assumes no prior knowledge of the subject material and provides an overview of the structure and function of each organ system. The module enhances material delivered in lead lectures and makes use of the pre-existing Visual Bioscience software developed by the College.
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SHE116
Medical conditions in the emergency & unscheduled care setting
This module builds on module SHE115 Anatomy and Physiology (1) generating a broader understanding of common medical conditions within the emergency and unscheduled care environments. The module introduces a variety of common medical conditions and related pharmacology that learners are likely to encounter during practice placement, introducing the social sciences and the potential impact on health and well-being. Value based care is an integral aspect of this module and to support understanding of diversity and inclusivity, learners will have the opportunity to engage with community leaders from various cultural backgrounds.
The module builds on academic success and introduces reflective practice, encouraging learners to adopt a reflective approach to their personal and professional development.
Learners will be expected to engage with the e-learning provided, which focuses on enhancing their knowledge and understanding of common medical conditions through a variety of case studies. Opportunities will be provided for learners to engage in peer review; using prepared questions and answers for viva voce.
Practice based learning will be supported by placements within the Welsh Ambulance Service, where learners will have the opportunity undertake a placements on an emergency ambulance and/ or a rapid response vehicle.
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SHE116W
Cyflyrau meddygol mewn lleoliad gofal brys heb ei drefnu
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn datblygu modiwl SHE115 Anatomeg a Ffisioleg (1) ymhellach, gan greu dealltwriaeth ehangach o gyflyrau meddygol cyffredin mewn amgylcheddau gofal brys a heb eu trefnu. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cyflwyno amrywiaeth o gyflyrau meddygol cyffredin a ffarmacoleg gysylltiedig y mae dysgwyr yn debygol o ddod ar eu traws yn ystod lleoliad ymarfer, gan gyflwyno'r gwyddorau cymdeithasol a'r effaith bosib ar iechyd a lles. Mae gofal ar sail gwerth yn agwedd hanfodol ar y modiwl hwn ac mae'n cefnogi dealltwriaeth o amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant, bydd gan dysgwyr y cyfle i weithio gydag arweinwyr cymunedol o gefndiroedd diwylliannol amrywiol.
Mae'r modiwl yn datblygu llwyddiant academaidd ac yn cyflwyno ymarfer adfyfyriol, gan annog dysgwyr i fabwysiadu ymagwedd adfyfyriol i'w datblygiad personol a phroffesiynol.
Bydd disgwyl i ddysgwyr gymryd rhan yn yr e-ddysgu a ddarperir, sy'n canolbwyntio ar wella eu gwybodaeth a¿u dealltwriaeth o gyflyrau meddygol cyffredin drwy amrywiaeth o astudiaethau achos. Darperir cyfleoedd i ddysgwyr gymryd rhan mewn adolygu gan gymheiriaid, gan ddefnyddio cwestiynau ac atebion a baratowyd ar gyfer arholiadau llafar.
Caiff ymagwedd sy'n seiliedig ar ddysgu ei chefnogi gan leoliadau yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru, lle bydd gan ddysgwyr y cyfle i ymgymryd â lleoliadau mewn ambiwlans brys a/neu gerbyd ymateb brys.
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SHE117
Trauma conditions in the emergency and unscheduled care setting
This module introduces learners to traumatic incidents within the emergency and unscheduled care setting. Learners will explore the physiological and structural change that is affected by minor and major trauma, exploring the influence of human factors. This module includes introducing learners to the concept of major incidents, clinical shock, triage and appropriate scene management.
Learners will build on their communication skills to support effective communication within teams and other agencies.
Practical skills will be developed to support the safe and effective extrication and immobilisation of patients determined by the best available evidence.
Practice based learning will be supported by placements on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle within the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The module is supported through e-learning.
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SHE117W
Cyflyrau trawma mewn lleoliadau argyfyngau a gofal heb ei drefnu
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn rhoi gwybod i'r dysgwyr am ddigwyddiadau trawmatig mewn lleoliadau argyfyngau a gofal heb ei drefnu. Bydd y dysgwyr yn archwilio'r newid ffisiolegol ac adeileddol sy'n deillio o drawma mân a mawr, gan ystyried dylanwad ffactorau dynol. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cynnwys rhoi gwybod i'r dysgwyr am gysyniad digwyddiadau mawr, sioc glinigol, brysbennu a rheoli lleoliadau'n briodol.
Bydd y dysgwyr yn adeiladu ar eu sgiliau cyfathrebu i gynorthwyo dulliau cyfathrebol effeithiol mewn timau ac asiantaethau eraill.
Caiff sgiliau ymarferol eu datblygu i helpu i ryddhau cleifion a'u hatal rhag gallu symud mewn modd diogel ac effeithiol yn ôl y dystiolaeth orau sydd ar gael.
Bydd lleoliadau gwaith mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru yn ategu dysgu ar sail ymarfer.
Mae e-ddysgu'n ategu'r modiwl hwn.
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SHE118
Care across the lifespan
This module builds on prior knowledge and aims to draw connections between practice experience and the integration of new knowledge.
This module develops learners¿ understanding of human growth across the lifespan. Learners will develop knowledge around pregnancy, neonate, paediatric, adolescence, older adults, end of life and mental health issues.
Communication skills are enhanced within this module, facilitating learners¿ ability to communicate with anxious and distressed service users and provide learners with a tool kit to support in the delivery of breaking bad news.
The module will develop learners ability to safeguard vulnerable service users and develop a knowledge base around safeguarding service users and include forced marriage, honour based violence, FGM and modern slavery, in line with professional frameworks.
Practice based learning will be supported by placements on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle within the Welsh Ambulance Service.
As with previous modules, learning and development will be supported by an e-learning approach.
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SHE118W
Gofal gydol oes
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar wybodaeth flaenorol a'i nod yw cysylltu profiad ymarferol ag integreiddio gwybodaeth newydd.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn meithrin dealltwriaeth y dysgwyr o dwf gydol oes pobl. Bydd y dysgwyr yn meithrin gwybodaeth am feichiogrwydd, plant newydd-anedig, materion pediatrig, y glasoed, oedolion h¿n, a materion diwedd oes ac iechyd meddwl.
Bydd y modiwl hwn yn gwella sgiliau cyfathrebu, gan hwyluso gallu'r dysgwyr i gyfathrebu â defnyddwyr gwasanaethau pryderus a thrallodus, a rhoi pecyn cymorth i helpu'r dysgwyr i gyflwyno newyddion gwael.
Bydd y modiwl yn datblygu gallu'r dysgwyr i ddiogelu defnyddwyr gwasanaethau sy'n agored i niwed ac yn meithrin sylfaen wybodaeth ynghylch diogelu defnyddwyr gwasanaethau, gan gynnwys priodas dan orfod, trais ar sail anrhydedd, anffurfio organau cenhedlu benywod a chaethwasiaeth fodern, yn unol â fframweithiau proffesiynol.
Bydd lleoliadau gwaith mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru yn ategu dysgu ar sail ymarfer.
Yn yr un modd â'r modiwlau blaenorol, bydd e-ddysgu'n cefnogi dysgu a datblygu.
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SHE200
Clinical Leadership in Practice
This module explores the concept of clinical leadership and the influence various approaches will have on managing clinical situations and informing clinical decision making.
Learners will begin to understand the links between effective leadership; critical thinking, ethical decision making, communication, and situational awareness. These non-technical skills will be analysed within the context of various clinical situations; enabling learners to apply this knowledge to support their ability in applying new technical skills.
The module will facilitate learners to work safely and effectively within and across various professional settings; and enhance their ability to evaluate their own practice and the impact this has on self, others and patient outcomes. This module builds on the principles of leadership, continuing with the focus on self and building on the principle of working with others.
Practice based learning is supported within a variety of contexts that include: Emergency department, Theatres, Maternity, Paediatrics and within the Welsh Ambulance Service on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle.
The module adopts a blended approach to learning and development and is supported by a variety of e-learning that will facilitate growth.
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SHE200T
Clinical Leadership in Practice
This module explores the concept of clinical leadership and the influence various approaches will have on managing clinical situations and informing clinical decision making.
Learners will begin to understand the links between effective leadership; critical thinking, ethical decision making, communication, and situational awareness. These non-technical skills will be analysed within the context of various clinical situations; enabling learners to apply this knowledge to support their ability in applying new technical skills.
The module will facilitate learners to work safely and effectively within and across various professional settings; and enhance their ability to evaluate their own practice and the impact this has on self, others and patient outcomes. This module builds on the principles of leadership, continuing with the focus on self and building on the principle of working with others.
Practice based learning is supported within a variety of contexts that include: Emergency department, Theatres, Maternity, Paediatrics and within the Welsh Ambulance Service on an emergency ambulance and or a rapid response vehicle.
The module adopts a blended approach to learning and development and is supported by a variety of e-learning that will facilitate growth.
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SHE200W
Arweinyddiaeth Glinigol ar Waith
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn archwilio cysyniad arweinyddiaeth glinigol a'r dylanwad y bydd yr ymagweddau amrywiol yn ei gadael ar reoli sefyllfaoedd clinigol a llywio penderfyniadau clinigol.
Bydd y dysgwyr yn dechrau deall y cysylltiadau rhwng arweinyddiaeth effeithiol: meddwl yn feirniadol, gwneud penderfyniadau moesegol, cyfathrebu ac ymwybyddiaeth o sefyllfaoedd. Caiff y sgiliau annhechnegol hyn eu dadansoddi yng nghyd-destun sefyllfaoedd clinigol amrywiol, gan alluogi'r dysgwyr i ddefnyddio'r wybodaeth hon i ategu eu gallu wrth roi sgiliau technegol newydd ar waith.
Bydd y modiwl yn galluogi'r dysgwyr i weithio'n ddiogel ac yn effeithiol mewn lleoliadau proffesiynol amrywiol, ac yn gwella eu gallu i werthuso eu hymarfer eu hunain a'i effaith arnynt hwy eu hunain, pobl eraill a chanlyniadau cleifion. Mae'r modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar egwyddorion arweinyddiaeth, gan barhau â'r pwyslais ar yr hun ac adeiladu ar egwyddor gweithio gydag eraill.
Mae dysgu ar sail ymarfer yn cael ei gefnogi mewn amrywiaeth o gyd-destunau sy'n cynnwys: adrannau achosion brys, theatrau llawdriniaethau, unedau mamolaeth, unedau pediatreg ac yng Ngwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym.
Mae'r modiwl yn mabwysiadu ymagwedd gyfunol at ddysgu a datblygu ac yn cael ei ategu gan amrywiaeth o adnoddau e-ddysgu a fydd yn hwyluso twf.
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SHE220
Out of Hospital Management of Medical Conditions
Building on the previous modules and practice experience, this module will enable learners to enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and develop skills to effectively manage community based care. The module will facilitate learners to undertake a safe consultation that includes the broader issues of health and social care, enabling appropriate clinical decision making that meets the needs of the patient and their relatives or carers. Leaners will develop their understanding of health promotion, appropriate pathways of care and enhance their skills towards effective and safe management of patients within the community setting.
Developing problem based learning will be facilitated using a blended approach for professional development; with opportunities for learners to work and learn within an interprofessional setting.
Practice based learning will be supported by a week placement in a hospice and a further week placement within the community supported by Palliative and End of Life Care teams. Further placements will be undertaken on an emergency ambulance and or rapid response vehicle with the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The module will be supported by e- learning.
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SHE220T
Out of Hospital Management of Medical Conditions
Building on the previous modules and practice experience, this module will enable learners to enhance their understanding of pathophysiology and develop skills to effectively manage community based care. The module will facilitate learners to undertake a safe consultation that includes the broader issues of health and social care, enabling appropriate clinical decision making that meets the needs of the patient and their relatives or carers. Leaners will develop their understanding of health promotion, appropriate pathways of care and enhance their skills towards effective and safe management of patients within the community setting.
Developing problem based learning will be facilitated using a blended approach for professional development; with opportunities for learners to work and learn within an interprofessional setting.
Practice based learning will be supported by a week placement in a hospice and a further week placement within the community supported by Palliative and End of Life Care teams. Further placements will be undertaken on an emergency ambulance and or rapid response vehicle with the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The module will be supported by e- learning.
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SHE220W
Rheoli Cyflyrau Meddygol y Tu Allan i'r Ysbyty
Gan adeiladu ar y modiwlau blaenorol a phrofiad ymarferol, bydd y modiwl hwn yn galluogi'r dysgwyr i wella eu dealltwriaeth o bathoffisioleg a meithrin sgiliau i reoli'n effeithiol ofal yn y gymuned a'r tu allan i'r ysbyty. Bydd y modiwl yn rhoi cyfle i'r dysgwyr ymgymryd ag ymgynghoriad diogel sy'n cynnwys materion ehangach iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol, gan eu galluogi i wneud penderfyniadau clinigol priodol sy'n diwallu anghenion y claf a'i berthnasau neu ei ofalwyr. Bydd y dysgwyr yn meithrin eu dealltwriaeth o hybu iechyd a llwybrau gofal priodol, ac yn gwella eu sgiliau er mwyn rheoli cleifion yn effeithiol ac yn ddiogel yn y gymuned.
Caiff dysgu ar sail problemau ei ddatblygu drwy ddefnyddio ymagwedd gyfunol at ddatblygiad proffesiynol, a bydd cyfleoedd i ddysgwyr weithio a dysgu mewn lleoliad rhyngbroffesiynol.
Caiff dysgu ar sail ymarfer ei ategu gan leoliad gwaith am wythnos mewn hosbis a lleoliad gwaith arall am wythnos yn y gymuned drwy gymorth timau gofal lliniarol a gofal diwedd oes. Bydd lleoliadau gwaith eraill mewn ambiwlans argyfwng a/neu gerbyd ymateb cyflym gyda Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru.
Bydd y modiwl yn cael ei ategu gan e-ddysgu.
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SHE222
Evidence Informed Practice
This module enhances learners¿ insight into research and evidence informed practice by building on previous knowledge and contextualising research to paramedic practice. The module reflects the pace of change illustrated within the wider health care setting and the need for continuous review of practice to meet the growing demands, expectations and importance of providing care informed by the best available evidence. The module offers learners an opportunity to critically examine an area of practice, conduct a critical appraisal of the literature and formulate concise practice led questions.
A key aspect of this module will be the opportunity for learners to understand the impact that research has had on practice within Wales and the wider UK. This will be facilitated by members of the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, who have undertaken research and created change based on the best available evidence. This opportunity will enable learners to understand the research process from conception through to study design, outcomes and impact on practice, delivered by those directly involved in the research. The module will be supported by e-learning.
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SHE222T
Evidence Informed Practice
This module enhances learners¿ insight into research and evidence informed practice by building on previous knowledge and contextualising research to paramedic practice. The module reflects the pace of change illustrated within the wider health care setting and the need for continuous review of practice to meet the growing demands, expectations and importance of providing care informed by the best available evidence. The module offers learners an opportunity to critically examine an area of practice, conduct a critical appraisal of the literature and formulate concise practice led questions.
A key aspect of this module will be the opportunity for learners to understand the impact that research has had on practice within Wales and the wider UK. This will be facilitated by members of the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, who have undertaken research and created change based on the best available evidence. This opportunity will enable learners to understand the research process from conception through to study design, outcomes and impact on practice, delivered by those directly involved in the research. The module will be supported by e-learning.
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SHE306
Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning
This module combines previous learning and practice experience with new insights and clinical skills that enable learners to navigate effectively through complex situations. The module will facilitate learners to critically evaluate clinical presentations across the major systems and conduct a thorough consultation and appropriate clinical examination that will support clinical opinions justified from a legal and ethical perspective.
Learners will undertake lead lectures, engage in group work, directed studies, interprofessional case-based discussions.
Practice based learning will be supported through placements with the Welsh Ambulance Service on emergency ambulances and/ or rapid response vehicles and shadowing Advanced Practitioners as they rotate between General Practitioners surgeries, Clinical Contact Centres and the community.
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SHE306T
Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning
This module combines previous learning and practice experience with new insights and clinical skills that enable learners to navigate effectively through complex situations. The module will facilitate learners to critically evaluate clinical presentations across the major systems and conduct a thorough consultation and appropriate clinical examination that will support clinical opinions justified from a legal and ethical perspective.
Learners will undertake lead lectures, engage in group work, directed studies, interprofessional case-based discussions.
Practice based learning will be supported through placements with the Welsh Ambulance Service on emergency ambulances and/ or rapid response vehicles and shadowing Advanced Practitioners as they rotate between General Practitioners surgeries, Clinical Contact Centres and the community.
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SHE306TW
Rhesymu Diagnostig a Chlinigol
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cyfuno'r dysgu a phrofiad ymarferol blaenorol â mewnwelediadau a sgiliau clinigol newydd y gall dysgwyr ganfod eu ffordd drwyddynt mewn sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Bydd y modiwl yn helpu dysgwyr i werthuso'n feirniadol y cyflwyniadau clinigol ar draws y prif systemau a chynnal ymgynghoriad ac archwiliad clinigol trylwyr a phriodol a fydd yn cefnogi barn glinigol sydd wedi'i chyfiawnhau o safbwynt gyfreithiol a moesegol.
Bydd dysgwyr yn derbyn darlithoedd arwain, yn gwneud gwaith gr¿p, astudiaethau a arweinir a thrafodaethau rhyngbroffesiynol sy'n seiliedig ar achosion.
Bydd dysgu'n seiliedig ar ymarfer yn cael ei gefnogi drwy leoliadau gyda Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru ar ambiwlansys argyfwng a/neu gerbydau ymateb cyflym ac yn cysgodi Ymarferwyr Uwch wrth iddynt gylchdroi rhwng meddygfeydd meddygon teulu, canolfannau cyswllt clinigol a'r gymuned.
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SHE306W
Rhesymu Diagnostig a Chlinigol
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cyfuno'r dysgu a phrofiad ymarferol blaenorol â mewnwelediadau a sgiliau clinigol newydd y gall dysgwyr ganfod eu ffordd drwyddynt mewn sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Bydd y modiwl yn helpu dysgwyr i werthuso'n feirniadol y cyflwyniadau clinigol ar draws y prif systemau a chynnal ymgynghoriad ac archwiliad clinigol trylwyr a phriodol a fydd yn cefnogi barn glinigol sydd wedi'i chyfiawnhau o safbwynt gyfreithiol a moesegol.
Bydd dysgwyr yn derbyn darlithoedd arwain, yn gwneud gwaith gr¿p, astudiaethau a arweinir a thrafodaethau rhyngbroffesiynol sy'n seiliedig ar achosion.
Bydd dysgu'n seiliedig ar ymarfer yn cael ei gefnogi drwy leoliadau gyda Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru ar ambiwlansys argyfwng a/neu gerbydau ymateb cyflym ac yn cysgodi Ymarferwyr Uwch wrth iddynt gylchdroi rhwng meddygfeydd meddygon teulu, canolfannau cyswllt clinigol a'r gymuned.
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SHE316
Patient Assessment and Management Skills 1
This module will enable students to develop enhanced skills in patient consultation and assessment, adopting a holistic approach to patients with complex health care needs.
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SHE320
Transition into professional practice
This module aims to support learners as they prepare to make the transition from learner to registered paramedic. The module will aim to equip learners to navigate a changing professional landscape and negotiate the shift in professional boundaries. The module will serve as a platform for generating critical insights around organisational structures and introduce the leadership principles that relate to quality improvement processes and change management. The module will prepare learners for employment within a dynamic and challenging context and will be delivered in partnership with the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAST) as a key stakeholder.
The module will consolidate learning around professionalism, frameworks for professional practice and provide insight around career development. As the module works closely with Ambulance Trusts, the content and assessment are subject to change as policies, procedures, local pathways and career opportunities evolve with the changing profession and dynamics of practice.
Practice based learning will be supported by placements in the Welsh Ambulance Service on an emergency ambulance and/ or a rapid response vehicle.
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SHE320T
Transition into Professional Practice
This module aims to support learners as they prepare to make the transition from learner to registered paramedic. The module will aim to equip learners to navigate a changing professional landscape and negotiate the shift in professional boundaries. The module will serve as a platform for generating critical insights around organisational structures and introduce the leadership principles that relate to quality improvement processes and change management. The module will prepare learners for employment within a dynamic and challenging context and will be delivered in partnership with the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAST) as a key stakeholder.
The module will consolidate learning around professionalism, frameworks for professional practice and provide insight around career development. As the module works closely with Ambulance Trusts, the content and assessment are subject to change as policies, procedures, local pathways and career opportunities evolve with the changing profession and dynamics of practice.
Practice based learning will be supported by placements in the Welsh Ambulance Service on an emergency ambulance and/ or a rapid response vehicle.
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SHE321T
Educating and Learning in Practice
This module aims to provide learners with foundational knowledge that will support them as they prepare to undertake the role of practice educators, following completion of the programme and into their journey as newly qualified paramedics. This module will facilitate learners to critically examine various learning theories and teaching styles as well as the key enablers and inhibitors of providing constructive feedback.
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SHE322
Professional Practice Development
This module will build on research understanding attained in year two and will further contextualise theoretical and practical knowledge related to the context of paramedic science. It will enable students to further develop research skills and to apply these within the context of practice. The module will enable the student to evaluate evidence based practice and look to the future as to where further research should be undertaken within a specific area of their professional practice.
The module will support students to retrieve, analyse and synthesise extensive background literature (literature review) to inform their selected research question. It will also support students to present an abstract and presentation of their research proposal arising from the literature review.
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SHE322T
Professional Practice Development
This module will build on research understanding attained in year two and will further contextualise theoretical and practical knowledge related to the context of paramedic science. It will enable students to further develop research skills and to apply these within the context of practice. The module will enable the student to evaluate evidence based practice and look to the future as to where further research should be undertaken within a specific area of their professional practice.
The module will support students to retrieve, analyse and synthesise extensive background literature (literature review) to inform their selected research question. It will also support students to present an abstract and presentation of their research proposal arising from the literature review.
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SHE323
Applied Therapeutics for Paramedics
This module will enable students to enhance their knowledge and understanding around the clinical
implications of medications, increasing their knowledge of therapeutics treatments within paramedic practice.
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SHG110
Bridging Module (Paramedic)
This module is aimed at Emergency Medical Technicians who would like to access higher education with a view to achieving a recordable paramedic qualification. This module introduces students to core principles that underpin paramedic practice such as research, ethics, law and health promotion.
