Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Studies is delivered full-time over three calendar years in partnership with the National Ambulance Service. It is a closed recruitment programme for NASC Student Paramedics.
The programme is delivered via blended learning, and students are based at the National Ambulance service Campus in Dublin or Ballinasloe for the first six months. The remainder of the programme is spent on ambulance/hospital placements throughout the country with some face-to-face delivery in UCC.
The BSc (Hons) (Paramedic Studies) does not confer eligibility to practice as a Paramedic; however, graduates may apply for registration with the PHECC at Paramedic level.
Exit Award: Diploma in Paramedical Science
Upon successful completion of modules to the value of at least 120 credits (including MD1004 Foundations in Paramedic Practice 1, MD1005 Foundations in Paramedic Practice 2, MD1006 Foundations in Paramedic Practice 3, MD1007 Foundations in Paramedic Practice 4, MD1008 Consolidated Learning in Practice 1, MD2001 Consolidated Learning in Practice 2 and MD2002 Consolidated Learning in Practice 3), students may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Diploma in Paramedical Science (NFQ Level 7, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
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| MD1004 | Foundations in Paramedic Practice 1 | 20 |
| MD1005 | Foundations in Paramedic Practice 2 | 15 |
| MD1006 | Foundations in Paramedic Practice 3 | 15 |
| MD1007 | Foundations in Paramedic Practice 4 | 10 |
| MD1008 | Consolidated Learning in Practice 1 | 15 |
| MD1009 | Paramedico-Legal Studies | 5 |
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| MD2001 | Consolidated Learning in Practice 2 | 20 |
| MD2002 | Consolidated Learning in Practice 3 | 30 |
| MD2003 | Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence | 5 |
| MD2004 | Health Protection I | 5 |
| MD2005 | Principles of Human Structure for Practitioner Paramedics | 5 |
| MD2006 | Topographical Anatomy for Practitioner Paramedics | 5 |
| MD2007 | Research in Paramedic Practice I | 10 |
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| MD3001 | Application of Evidence-Based Practice for Paramedics | 10 |
| MD3002 | Professional Development for Paramedics | 5 |
| MD3003 | Human Physiology for Practitioner Paramedics | 10 |
| MD3004 | Personal Development for Paramedics | 5 |
| MD3005 | Pharmacology for Practitioner Paramedics | 5 |
| MD3006 | Understanding Clinical Practice | 10 |
| MD3007 | Health Protection II | 5 |
| MD3008 | Paramedic Research in Action | 30 |
| Total Credits | 240 |
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) (Paramedic Studies) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of paramedical science from a multidisciplinary perspective including: anatomy, epidemiology and public health, medico-legal, nursing, pharmacology and physiology;
- Define current regulations, guidelines and recommendations of their professional bodies (and employer), in relation to their professional practice;
- Identify the roles, responsibilities and support arrangements necessary to deliver prehospital emergency care;
- Demonstrate a range of theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and communication methods throughout professional practice in order to work with the diversity of needs in society, in a non-discriminatory way, across the multifarious cultural, ethnical and age spectrums;
- Describe and undertake comprehensive assessment and examination using a range of diagnostic skills and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions based on the clinical presentation;
- Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues in the field of paramedical practices and sciences; displaying understanding on the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning;
- Reflect on practice, through a critical thinking, problem solving and enquiry-based approach;
- Explore current literature and carry out a focused piece of scholarly research in the area of paramedic studies.
