Introduction to the Paramedic Profession

Program Overview

This short course offers an introduction to the values, roles, and practice of the paramedic profession. Through blended learning, students gain insights into the paramedic science course at Wrexham University. The course emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and preparing for future applications to the paramedic field.

Program Outline

Outline:

This short course will provide an insight into the values and philosophy of the paramedic profession.

• The blended approach allows flexible learning with both face-to-face teaching on campus and recorded online content
• Become familiar with the campus, the University's Virtual Learning Environment – Moodle, and be able to meet other students and the programme team
• Level 4 20 credits available upon completion

What you will study:

• Week 1 - Course launch
• Week 2 - Introduction to the paramedic profession
• Week 3 - Introduction to the College of Paramedics - asynchronous
• Week 4 - Values, behaviours, and attitudes
• Week 5 - How the ambulance service works
• Week 6 - Paramedics within Health and Social care – asynchronous
• Week 7 - Innovations and changes in paramedic practice
• Week 8 - Preparing your University application – asynchronous
• Week 9 - Assessment deadline

Assessment:

• Assessment one – In-class test: A 30-minute online test within week 9 of the course.
The test will be comprised of 20 Multiple-Choice Questions which will have one correct answer out of a possible four answers
• Assessment two – coursework: Eight mini-reflections about your learning during the course.
These reflections should outline what you have learned after each week, how you improved your understanding and how it is relevant to becoming a Paramedic. To pass the course, you will be required to complete all eight mini-reflections. Students are expected to achieve 40% or above for the online test AND complete all eight mini-reflections to achieve a pass.

Teaching:

• All sessions will be held on campus on Wednesdays from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, apart from the asynchronous ones listed above
• Be introduced to the process and value of self-reflection and prepare them for University applications and future study.
• A minimum number of 10 participants is required for the course to run.
• Please note that you must be age 16+ in order to book a place on this course.