CPD Paramedic Approach within an Integrated Urgent Care Service | Level 6 (Undergraduate)
Course overview
Course aim Improve knowledge and understanding of the role of a paramedic within integrated urgent care and clinical assessment services. Course content Paramedics are a key component within the newly proposed integrated urgent care and clinical assessment services. The registered and non-registered staff who make up the Integrated Urgent Care workforce, are central to ensuring the delivery of consistently high quality and safe care, delivered at the right place, at the right time.
Their contribution is vital to driving improvements for patients and the public, optimising service delivery and enabling a quality culture and compassionate NHS climate now and for the future. This module aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the paramedic, specifically addressing patient care, safety and long-term care. The student will be able to review the current process for patients and consider opportunities to develop the care further in line with national drivers towards a change in the prehospital arena.
The syllabus includes: Major health groups Critical thinking in clinical assessment of service users Resource allocation comparing emergency, urgent and integrated care Problem solving and resilience when managing the complex needs of service users Care and consultation models of care to enhance service user experience Promoting improved values and behaviours in professional practice Care continuum for service users
Teaching and learning
This Level 6 CPD module runs for 14 weeks with 200 hours of total learning time provided using a blended model utilising lectures, reflective discussions, debates, online activities and tutorials.
Entry requirements
Relevant work experience This is a programme for professionally qualified Paramedics. There are no opportunities for international students. To gain a place on the programme, students have to be HCPC qualified and registered Paramedics.
How to apply To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and current employment.
Assessment
For this module you are required to write a 3,500-word essay that involves critical analysis, assessment and evaluation of a topic of your choice within the realms of this module and ensure it addresses the learning outcomes. CPD award The final award is a Continuing Professional Development – Paramedic Approach within an integrated urgent care service This course can be studied within the BSc (Hons) Paramedicine (Top-Up) Degree programme or as a single CPD
Key highlights
- Focuses on the paramedic role in integrated urgent care services
- Covers critical thinking in clinical assessment of service users
- Compares resource allocation across emergency, urgent and integrated care
- Blended teaching with lectures, debates, online activities and tutorials
- Assessed by a 3,500-word critical essay on a chosen topic
- Can count towards a BSc (Hons) Paramedicine top-up degree
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic
- Specialist Paramedic in Urgent Care
- Clinical Assessment Service Paramedic
- Paramedic Practitioner
- Clinical Advisor in Integrated Urgent Care
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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