Paramedic Practice - Staffordshire University

pay the required fee. Further information about this process will be available from
the Award Leader towards the completion of your award.
8.2 Employability
The Foundation Degree in Paramedic Science has been designed for individuals to
meet statutory and professional registration requirements for employment as a
qualified paramedic. This award have been developed in collaboration with the
West Midlands Ambulance NHS Trust to meet the needs of the employer for
qualified Paramedic Practitioners Many students exiting the award will seek
employment locally, however, students seeking employment further a field are well
equipped to apply for other health related employment. Prospective employers or
other Higher Education Institutions may request references, a transcript of training
and details of attendance from the Award Leader.
8.3 Career Opportunities
Following qualification a wide range of career pathways and opportunities lie
ahead of you including
Registered Paramedic
Emergency Care Practitioner
Consultant Paramedic
Teaching and Educational work
Research
Healthcare management
The course provides clear progression routes for individuals in health care work.
Students that successfully complete the course will exit with a Foundation Degree
(FdSc) in Paramedic Science, which is a recognised qualification in its own right.
You will then be eligible to apply for professional registration with the HPC which will
then enable you to gain employment with the ambulance service.
Students will also be eligible to progress onto the 3 rd year of some existing degree
programmes. A top up Honours Degree will be available for students wishing to
develop their continuing professional development.
8.4 When things go wrong or you need help
We are eager for you to succeed on these awards, however, during your time as a
learner, we recognise that there may be times when you experience problems or
difficulties – this section is important to read as it provides important guidance to
help you through.
While we always do our best to provide the best service and experience we
sometimes do get it wrong and again this section will tell you how to raise your
concerns or complain.
Support is available from the University if you are having difficulties and you can
get contact information by clicking HERE
Information regarding support and guidance available to you – may be found here
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/schools/health/nm/stuinf/stuhand/prereg/019%20-
%20Student%20Support%20and%20Guidance.pdf
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