Program Overview

“Paramedics provide high quality clinical care and treatment to patients in a pre-hospital environment including clinical interventions and invasive techniques such as intubation, cannulation, IV injections, defibrillation and other advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures where necessary” (Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, 2021).This course:• Is designed around a spiral curriculum, recommended by the College of Paramedics• Allows learners to incorporate knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them develop effectively from year one where students will be able to demonstrate competence, to year three where students will be able to critically evaluate and synthesise knowledge and apply it to practice.• Can improve student’s employability and future employment prospects.• In partnership with WAST, includes placements across the whole of North Wales, supported by Practice Educators.KEY COURSE FEATURES• Study Paramedic Science in North Wales and support local services during placements.• The programme has been fully developed with the paramedic professional in mind, benchmarked against the HCPC and College of Paramedics curriculum guidance.• Expereince a truly integrated interprofessional approach to teaching and learning• Learn through Simulation Based Education (SBE) which facilitates the professional development of individuals and clinical teams and ultimately benefit patients.• The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of all healthcare professionals using innovative simulation approaches, modalities and tools. We have invested and been awarded bids amounting to approximately £400,000 from HEIW.