Practice Education for Paramedics (HHH3010)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is aimed at qualified paramedics working within the Ambulance Service. It helps prepare you to act as a practice educator to students studying on pre-registration paramedic education programmes, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as well as newly qualified paramedics during their preceptorship period. Practice education is a multi-faceted role which includes drawing on excellent interpersonal skills to teach, assess, facilitate and role model expert practice.
Practice based education is a critical component of the learning and development of the future paramedic and underpins lifelong learning.
Key highlights
- Designed for qualified paramedics working within the Ambulance Service
- Prepares you to act as a practice educator for students
- Supports students on HCPC-approved pre-registration paramedic programmes
- Covers supporting newly qualified paramedics through their preceptorship period
- Develops skills to teach, assess, facilitate and role model expert practice
- Worth 20 Honours level credits towards professional development
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — You must be: a qualified Paramedic, registered with the HCPC. able to identify and negotiate access to relevant opportunities and experiences of mentoring in order to demonstrate your skills and compe…
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic Practice Educator
- Clinical Mentor
- Preceptorship Lead
- Clinical Team Leader
- Paramedic Educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1587 | International: £17,600
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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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