Overview
Exit Award only.
Students on the BSc (Hons) in Paramedicine who successfully complete modules to the value of at least 120 credits (including MD1004, MD1005, MD1006, MD1007, MD1008, MD1009, MD2003 and MD2004 MD2005, MD2006, MD2007, MD3006) 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 |
| |
| 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 |
| |
| 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 |
| 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 Diploma in Prehospital Care (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of prehospital practice from a multidisciplinary perspective including epidemiology, psychology and public health.
- Perform EMT skills and techniques in a safe, efficient and effective way.
- Apply a holistic and integrated approach to prehospital practice.
- Be sensitive to contemporary issues within socially and culturally diverse communities and prepare to respond effectively to such issues during prehospital practice.
- Outline continual professional development and identify the importance of lifelong learning.
