BSc Paramedic Science – HCPC Paramedic

Paramedics deal with emergency situations and are often the first on the scene of an incident or accident. They can work as part of a rapid response team dealing with a range of situations and this includes ones requiring road or air transport by fixed wing or transport/rescue by helicopter.

Arguably, Paramedics are involved with a wider range of patients than any other health care professional. This is a role that demands not only an advanced level of autonomous professional and practical knowledge but also highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure.

The programme is delivered in association with ORMS using University approved tutors at DX2. It is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC UK). It is designed to run part time on a modular basis over 2 or 3 years* and is integrated with the student’s employment and/or clinical placements taking place in the united kingdom. The award will lead to a BSc honours degree in Paramedic Science from The University of Chester.

Entry to the programme is available to PHECC registered EMT’s with appropriate experience.  The Following a minimum entry requirements.

The recommended minimum age for entry is eighteen.
PHECC Registered EMT
DX2 Paramedic Science Bootcamp or equivalent
This course is delivered in English as such an acceptable level of English to assimilate and relay the information in the course is required. For further information see our English Language policy

Additionally participants will be required to complete:

1. CERAD Level 3 (UK Blue Light Driving Qualification)
2. UK Tech certification in conjunction with DX2 paramedic bootcamp if accepted to the programme

In addition a selection event will take place and will consist of:

An online application form
An Online Theory assessment
An interview

This programme is delivered Part time with Blended learning . It is anticipated student will complete 4 modules per year part time, completing the programme in 2 years

EMT to UK Technician Bridging:

This Bridging programme takes 6 weeks to complete with a mixture of online learning and 4 practical contact days at DX2 and associated clinical placements (depending on participants previous experience).

HCPC Paramedic Programme:

The total duration of the programme is 2 years. 4 modules per year part time. combining online learning, face to face instruction blocks at DX2 and clinical placements on front line ambulances in the UK.

The 8 Modules are split into 3 phases, these include:

Preparation: Directed reading & online tasks
Attendance: Lectures, Scenario training
Consolidation: Directed reading, placement, module assignment
This programme ensures that the student develops all of the knowledge and skills for Paramedic practice and also concentrates on the following themes:

Academic knowledge and skills development.
Anatomy, Physiology and Patho-physiology of conditions encountered
Clinical practice pertinent to Paramedic practice for the environments encountered
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Paramedic practice
Operational leadership, command and control

BSc Paramedic Science award by The University of Chester.

Completion of the programme DOES provide you with the eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC (UK) as a Paramedic.

Paramedic is a legally protected title in the UK and can only be used by a properly HCPC registered person.

N.B this is NOT a PHECC programme. Students wishing to apply to PHECC for recognition of qualifications obtained outside Ireland may pursue that avenue, more information on that process is available here

Students will be continually assessed throughout the Programme on the knowledge and practical skills acquired.

Full information is available in the examination induction

Students will undertake clinical placements in the following manner:

750hrs Placement per year with a minimum of

375 hours Front line ambulance placements per year
Clinical placements will take place in the united kingdom and Ireland with agreed placement providers. All UK placements will take place in London and surrounding areas. Ambulance placements will take place in shifts of 4 days/nights in a row.

Students will have the ability to undertake PAID ambulance placements with our placement provider, providing they have completed the following:

UK Qualification at ECA/Tech level –  Obtained though DX2 Bridging Programme for entry to Paramedic Programme
DBS/Vetting Check and associated HR processes
UK Driving Licence
UK Blue light driving qualification

UK Qualification and CERAD (blue light driving) are requirements for the programme and will be completed during and post bootcamp prior to course commencement.

The HCPC is changing the SET1, the requirement will mean that for courses from 1 September 2021 students may only enrol onto a course that results in a BSc with Honours.  However, anyone enrolled on a HEMP diploma level course prior to this date is still eligible to apply for registration at a later date if you have successfully completed the HEMP programme.

On successful completion of this programme, Students will be eligable to apply to apply to HCPC for paramedic registration, offering them the ability to register on post graduate programmes learning to PGCert PGDip or MSc programmes in pre-hospital emergency care.

Finance is available through our finance partner Flexifi for students with monthly repayments from €450 per month over 3 years, this can be offset with paid ambulance placements with our placement provider offering students the ability to earn while they learn and spread the cost.

fees include:

DX2 Bridging programme
Paramedic programme
futurequals blue light driving programme
students holding qualification 1 and/or 3 can avail of fees reduction accordingly.

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