Paramedic Practice - Staffordshire University

If you successfully achieve 240 credits (120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at
level 5) you will exit with a Foundation Degree in Paramedic Science.
Successful achievement of this award will enable you to be eligible to apply for
registration with the Health Professions Council. In addition, in achieving the
award outcomes, you will also be achieving a range of key transferable skills
which are
recognised by a wide range of employers
personally useful throughout life
contribute to job satisfaction and progression
4.4.1 Award Exit points
You need to achieve all module and practice assessments in order to receive the
Foundation degree awards and eligibility for registration with the HPC. If, however,
you decide to leave the practice awards you may be eligible to receive an
equivalent exit award in out of hospital care if you have successfully achieved:
120 credits at level 4: Certificate in Higher Education in „Out of Hospital
Care „.
150 credits (120cr level 4 and 30cr level 5) Higher National Certificate in
„Out of Hospital Care‟.
You will NOT be eligible to register as a Paramedic with the HPC
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