Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
This is a two year, blended learning programme leading to a University Degree in Paramedic Studies. This programme is delivered predominately online. Students on campus hours [circa, 48 hours] will be scheduled after registration to the programme.
To be admitted to the Degree Examination in Paramedic Studies, each student must have attended prescribed modules amounting to 120 credits.
Medical School Student Declaration
All students are required to sign an annual Student Declaration as well as confirming their acceptance of the University Student rules. The Student Declaration clearly outlines student rights and student responsibilities as registered students of the UCC School of Medicine. Copies of the Declaration are available from the Medical School Office on request.
Mentoring
Mentoring is available from the Programme Co-ordinators overseeing the programme as part of a strategy for maintaining active awareness of issues relating to student welfare, well-being and optimal learning.
Student Welfare/Complaints
The Student Board wishes to offer students in the School of Medicine assistance, backup and pastoral care with the choice of anonymity. Please contact the Medical School Office for further information.
This programme does not lead to a PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council) registrable qualification.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| MD3010 | Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence-Based Practice | 5 |
| MD3011 | Health Protection I | 5 |
| MD3012 | Principles of Human Structure for Practitioner Paramedics | 5 |
| MD3013 | Application of Evidence-Based Practice for Paramedics | 10 |
| MD3015 | Topographical Anatomy for Practitioner Paramedics | 5 |
| MD3017 | Personal Development | 5 |
| MD3019 | Paramedico-Legal Studies | 5 |
| MD4010 | Research in Paramedic Practice I | 10 |
| MD4011 | Remote Emergency Care for Paramedics | 10 |
| |
| MD3014 | Professional Development | 5 |
| MD3016 | Human Physiology for Practitioner Paramedics | 10 |
| MD3018 | Pharmacology for Practitioner Paramedics | 5 |
| MD4012 | Understanding Clinical Practice | 10 |
| MD4013 | Health Protection II | 5 |
| MD4014 | Research in Paramedic Practice II | 25 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
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) Paramedic Studies (Practitioner Entry) (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, physiology and psychology;
- Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues in the field of paramedic practice and sciences, displaying understanding on the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning;
- 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 paramedics and evaluate your implications in the paramedic profession;
- Carry out a focused piece of scholarly research in the area of paramedical science.
