Program Overview

Course Overview

Having completed this module you may wish to bring these credits into the MSc Paramedic: Practice Development or MSc Practice Development programme.

Please discuss this opportunity with the module leader before completion of the module.

On this course you will...

• Develop knowledge and critical understanding of theories and frameworks of decision-making that will support clinical practice including reflection on the use of problem-solving strategies.
• Enhance your knowledge and skills in the management of uncertainty and the application of reasoning in the assessment and management of care.
• Critically evaluate ways in which evidenced based practice will support clinical decision-making.
• Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time: 12 weeks, Single Module
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: Credit Award
• Open Days: All

Minimum entry requirements

• Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
• Honours degree

Course Structure

What you will learn

Drawn from the MSc Paramedic: Practice Development Programme, this module will enable you to develop comprehensive knowledge and skills in clinical decision making in relation to the assessment and care management of patients/clients through contemporary paramedic practice.

Modules

• The module adopts a problem based learning approach and explores the application of theories and frameworks to clinical decision making in practice; the principle of critical thinking skills, evidence based practice and audit.
• You will be asked to demonstrate a rigorous, critical analysis of the models and frameworks associated with decision making while evaluating and synthesising the development of your own professional practice through reasoning and reflection.

Modules

• HCPD7033 Emergency Clinical Decision Making and Problem Solving - 20 credits at level 7
  • Guided independent study - 176 hours
  • Scheduled learning and teaching - 24 hours

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

Having completed this module you may wish to bring these credits into the MSc Paramedic: Practice Development or MSc Practice Development programme.

Please discuss this opportunity with the module leader before completion of the module.

How you will be assessed

• You will compile a 3,500 word portfolio of evidence for your summative assessment, which will demonstrate evidence of development of their clinical decision making skills and judgement, and your appraisal of the influence and impact of contemporary issues in emergency and urgent care.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

2025 - 2026

• Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

• The tuition fees for CPD and short courses vary based on the intensity and length of the course. Visit our finance page for more information.

Additional Costs

• There will be some additional costs associated with the course including stationery, textbooks, field trips and membership fees although some of these features are optional.
• Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.