Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Paramedicine is a full-time, four-year programme.

Exit Award

Diploma in Prehospital Care (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)

Upon successful completion of modules to the value of at least 120 credits (including MD1203, MD1204, MD1205, MD1206, MD1208, MD1209, MD1210, MD2204, MD2205, MD2206, MD2207, MD2208, MD2209, MD2210 and MD2211) students may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Diploma in Prehospital Care.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
MD1203	Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence	5
MD1204	Foundations in Paramedic Practice 1	20
MD1205	Principles of Human Structure for Practitioner Paramedics	5
MD1206	Topographical Anatomy for Practitioner Paramedics	5
MD1208	Foundations in Paramedic Practice 2	15
MD1209	Paramedico-Legal Studies	5
MD1210	Professional Development for Paramedics	5
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
MD2204	Human Physiology for Practitioner Paramedics	10
MD2205	Research in Paramedic Practice I	10
MD2206	Pharmacology for Practitioner Paramedics	5
MD2207	Health Protection I	5
MD2208	Health Protection II	5
MD2209	Application of Evidence-Based Practice for Paramedics	10
MD2210	Personal Development for Paramedics	5
MD2211	Understanding Clinical Practice	10
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
MD3201	Foundations in Paramedic Practice 3	15
MD3202		10
MD3203	Consolidated Learning in Practice 1 1	15
MD3204	Consolidated Learning in Practice 2 1	20
Year 4
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
MD4201	Consolidated Learning in Practice 3	30
MD4202		30
Total Credits		240

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Internship shall commence in semester two of year three.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) in Paramedicine (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 epidemiology, psychology and public health.
  
• Perform paramedic skills and techniques in a safe, efficient and effective way.
  
• Apply a holistic and integrated approach to paramedic practice.
  
• Be sensitive to contemporary issues within socially and culturally diverse communities, and prepare to respond effectively to such issues during paramedic practice.
  
• Examine current research and developments in paramedicine and evaluate their implications in the paramedic profession.
  
• Carry out a focused piece of scholarly research in the area of paramedical studies.