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About this course
The purpose of this FAQ Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be able to work as a part of an emergency ambulance crew, responding to 999 calls supporting the Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) or registered Paramedic.
This role includes supporting the clinician with the care of a patient with varying needs and in a variety of environments and settings, sometimes including very difficult circumstances such as accidents and where time to provide support to patients is critical to their health.
The role may also include attending to patients with colleagues of the same grade to a patient that has been referred by the emergency operations centre, 111 service, GP urgent referrals and other allied healthcare professions within the community.
Emergency and urgent and care support staff have a good understanding of anatomy and physiology, the ability to carry out patient assessment, physiological measurement and continued patient monitoring with a range of skills that support the lead clinician with advanced procedures.
This qualification is Category E on the FPHC PHEM Skills Framework:
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Entry Criteria
There are two routes of access to this Programme:
Route 1 – PHECC Registered EMT Bridging Route
PHECC Registered EMT’s can apply for RPL granting them direct access to the bridging route.
Route 2 – New Entrant
New Entrants can access the Level 3 Diploma in conjunction with the DX2 PHECC EMT Course gaining dual qualification as a PHECC EMT and Diploma ECA
The Standard Entry Criteria for the programme regardless of route is as follows:
- The recommended minimum age for entry is eighteen.
- Certification in CFR Advanced
- All course participants should be mature enough to comprehend the knowledge, skills and implications associated with defibrillation and have a maturity to complete assessment to receive certification.
- 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
- An application interview is conducted for each prospective student.
- An Assessment is conducted for those applying via the RPL route.
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Course Duration
As there are two routes the timelines for each route are outlined below.
Bridging route:
This route shall be delivered over four weekend days (9.00-5pm) ) with an additional hybrid learning package to be completed. The total qualification time for this programme is 480 Hours.
Direct Entry Route:
This route shall encompass:
DX2 EMT Programme with an additional four weekend days and additional hybrid learning package bringing the total qualification time in excess of 500 Hours
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Course Dates
This Course is run over two weekends with face to face contact dates on:
14th, 15th and 28th 29th October 2023
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Course Modules
Learning Outcomes for the Level 3 Diploma in addition to the PHECC EMT Standard Include:
- Principles of Ambulance Patient Care in emergency and urgent settings
- Support the clinician in the management of surgical and medical conditions in the emergency and urgent care setting
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Support the Senior Clinician with Cannulation, Intraosseous, Infusion and Advanced Airway Management in the Emergency and Urgent Care Setting
Support the senior clinician in the administration of medication in the emergency and urgent care setting
Bereavement and end of life care in the emergency and urgent care setting
Vehicle Familiarisation
Support the clinician in the management of hostile & major incidents in the emergency and urgent care setting
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Certification
Depending on the access route learners if successful will obtain:
Bridging Route:
FutureQuals Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support
New Entrant Route:
PHECC Registration at Emergency Medical Technician Level
FutureQuals Level 3 Diploma in Ambulance Emergency and Urgent Care Support
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Assessment
Depending on the route of entry, students will be continually assessed throughout the Programme of study.
There is formative and summative assessment consisting of:- MCQ’s
- OSCE
Method of assessment: Portfolio of Evidence. This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by FutureQuals External Quality Advisors (EQAs).
If the method of assessment includes formative assessments such as practical tasks, written questions, multiple choice/short answer and knowledge assessment tasks where supervision of a learner assessment is required, assessment must be undertaken in line with the requirements set on in the FutureQuals Instructions for Conducting Controlled Assessments Policy. This document is published on the Policies and Procedures section of the FutureQuals website.
Grading: There is no specific grading criteria for this qualification.
Learners are asked to review the examination handbook available on this page prior to course commencement.
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE PHECC NQEMT EXAMINATIONS POST COURSE COMPLETION IF NEW ENTRANT ROUTE
Full information is available in the examination handbook available on this page.
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What’s Included
Direct Entry Students Will Receive:
Uniform consisting of Work shirt, Polo shirt x2 and High Vis
EMT Pouch with Stethoscope, Pen lights, Trauma Shears, Scissors, Tweezers and seatbelt cutter, BP Cuff, SPO2 Probe
Comprehensive suite of Text Books
12 Month Access to DX2 Institute of Pre-Hospital Education Electronic Learning Management System
Clinical Placements
Garda Vetting Costs
Onsite Parking
Examination Preparation Sessions
Online Live Tutorials
Job interview with prospective employers following successful completion of the programme and successful admittance to the PHECC Register at EMT Level.
Students will also have access to the following programmes
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Additional Information
New Entrant Students: Students are responsible for payment of PHECC examination fees, paid directly to PHECC on booking of their NQEMT examinations. Further information can be found on the PHECC website by clicking here
Students undertaking clinical placement on an ambulance must be covered for the standard health vaccinations particularly Hep B. Evidence of cover will be required from each EMT student prior to undertaking clinical placements. If no cover currently exists, DX2 shall assist the EMT student with vaccinations required.
Our Partners Polaris Medical are dedicated to providing the very highest standards of medical protection. Polaris Medical are currently the only Private Ambulance service in the UK to receive an “outstanding” award for its services from the heath regulator, the Care Quality Commission. Polaris currently have 15 accessible bases across the UK making travel very straight forward from Ireland. UK induction/familiarisation programmes and requirements of employment will be conducted locally at DX2 making transition to work easy. Check out the Polaris Website for more information on their services.
Students undertaking clinical placement on an ambulance must be covered for the standard health vaccinations particularly Hep B. Evidence of cover will be required from each student prior to undertaking clinical placements. If no cover currently exists, DX2 shall assist the EMT student with vaccinations required.
All Entrant Routes: Flexible payment options available and finance is available through our finance partner Flexifi with repayments as little as €100 per month. contact a member of the team for more information or find out more about buy now pay later below.
All Entrant Routes: Flexible payment options available and finance is available through our finance partner Flexifi with repayments as little as €100 per month. contact a member of the team for more information or find out more about buy now pay later below.
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Progression Opportunities
Successful participants will also have access to DX2 Practitioner programmes such as Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Emergency Paediatric Care (EPC) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS).
Participants will also have opportunities for applying to DX2 UK Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) Programme or ORMS HCPC Approved Paramedic Programme. In addition students may apply to National Ambulance Service Student Paramedic Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree course.
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Learner Supports
DX2 Training Solutions is committed to providing equal access to all learners regardless of their gender, marital status, family status, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic/national origins or membership of the travelling community. We are committed to ensuring that the learning environment is as inclusive and as accessible as possible.
We have developed an overview of the supports available to learners while studying at our institution. Should you require learner supports please indicate this on your learner registration from in the supports section or by contacting our administration team.
Computer literacy– A dedicated “familiarisation” session is available to students as part of their programme to assist with basic computer skills required for their programme.
Availability of Technology – DX2 provides an “IT loan” system which allows students the ability to borrow laptops or tablets with internet access, subject to availability and loan criteria.
Literacy- Under certain circumstances for programmes we have the ability to facilitate oral examinations where a literacy issue has been identified.
Language – We have some of our course books available in different languages and can provide these on request, in addition the translate app may be used on DX2 tablet devices for specific language difficulties.
Impaired mobility- where a learner meets the entry criteria for programmes the assignment of accessible training room and ground level toilet facilities will be ensured.
Mental Health- DX2 provides access to CISM trained staff for students who require this level of assistance. In addition where possible, assessments etc will be structured singularly or at a time suiting to the students’ needs e.g. Completing the assessment first/last.
Sensory disability – Microphones are available to enhance audio for learners, we also utilise the ‘Hand Talk’ application to translate instructor speech to ASL using a virtual avatar on screen on a tablet provided to learner.
Mentorship – Learner groups are assigned a Programme Director who will fulfil the role of mentor for the learner group, advising, supporting and providing one to support where necessary. Programmes of a longer duration may have an additional learner mentor assigned. In addition certain programmes will include 1:1 meetings between learner and mentor to support the learning.
Physical Library – A library of hardcopy books is available to learners onsite who would like to engage in further reading or study. Subject to library loan criteria.
Virtual Library/Resources – A suite of virtual support materials is available to students, specific to their programme of study including virtual textbooks, video tutorial supports, interactive quizzes and other virtual supports. These supports are accessible from the programme Moodle or teams platform specific to the programme of study.
Technical Support – Technical support to cover IT platform issues or challenges is available to learners for the duration of their programme. Specific information regarding IT supports will be provided on programme induction.
Intellectual disability – we welcome learners of all abilities provided the course prerequisites are achieved. We provide support to learners with known intellectual disability including adapted notes (coloured paper or visual), earphones to control volume, additional breaks where required, video supports created to support the learner, 1:1 tutorials and other specific supports for individual learners identified by need.
Religious – We have provided a space for use as prayer room
Breastfeeding mothers – we have provided a quiet space for breastfeeding mothers to express.
Financial/monetary: Approved provider with SOLAS/INTRO to deliver training for DSP funded candidates. Learner loan scheme available through a provider flexifi with flexible payment terms and rates. Flexible payment plans individualised for each programme.
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Fees
Fees New Entrant Route:
PHECC EMT & UK Level 3 Diploma €3150
Qualified EMT Bridging Route:
UK Level 3 Diploma €1000
EMT Training Standards & FutureQuals Level 3 Diploma Specification
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Education & Training Standards
FutureQuals Diploma Level 3 Diploma Specification
Our Emergency UK Awards Faculty Members
Shaun was appointed to faculty with DX2 Training solutions in 2021 and became programme manager for UK programmes in 2022. He currently holds a Bsc (Hons) and a DipHE from Birmingham City University giving him Advanced Paramedic status in Ireland and HCPC Paramedic status in the UK. Shaun has worked in EMS in several areas such as emergency departments, minor injury units, forensics, education, UK and Irish ambulance services. He holds education and training awards from the UK whilst and an educational award at Tutor level from PHECC. He is an active volunteer member of Waterford County Civil Defence, as a team leader medic and educator.
Dan is Managing Director here at DX2. While his main responsibility is the oversight of our organisation he is also dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients, the delivery of our training programmes and business development. Dan currently holds a BSc in Analytical Science, Msc in Fire & Explosive Engineering, Dip in Continuing Education and Training, Dip in sports Psychology, Dip in Emergency Medical Technology, GDip in Emergency medical science giving him Advanced Paramedic status on the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Register, Msc in Emergency medical science from UCD and numerous other qualifications which can be seen on his Linkedin profile. Dan is also an emergency medical educator at The Graduate Entry Medical School at University of Limerick and holds a PHECC educational award at Tutor Level.
Terry Dore MSc BSc GDip NQEMT AP MCPara
Director of Pre-Hospital Education
Terry has been on faculty with DX2 Training Solutions since 2010 and currently serves as Director of Pre-Hospital Education. He currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Royal College of Surgeons, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland, a BSc in Paramedic studies from University of Limerick, an MSc in Emergency Medical Science form UCD and a graduate diploma in medical education from RCSI. Terry is a multi disciplined PHECC Facilitator and manages in the delivery of our practitioner education programmes. Terry is registered with the Health Care Professions Council in the UK as a Paramedic in addition to his Irish registration with PHECC at advanced paramedic level. Terry is affiliate faculty for NAEMT, he oversees the delivery of our suite of NAEMT programmes and faculty development in accordance with NAEMT regulations. Terry has been appointed as an assessor of applications for recognition of overseas qualifications by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council and is a facilitator for Critical Incident Stress Management within the EMS sector
Derek has been a faculty member with DX2 since 2012, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern University in the USA, a GDip in Emergency Medical Science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and an Msc in Emergency Medical Science. Derek is a multi disciplined instructor delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of Paediatric Education for Pre-Hospital professionals and our Emergency First Response course. Derek is currently a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Examiner and facilitator.
Dermot has been on faculty with DX2 Training Solutions since 2010, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from Northeastern university in the United States, a GDip in Emergency Medical Technology from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland and a Dip in continuing education and training from NUIM . Dermot is a multi disciplined instructor delivering multiple courses across our suite. Dermot is also an associate faculty member with University College Dublin, supervising student advanced paramedics during their internship phase.
Liam has been a faculty member with DX2 Training Solutions since 2017, he currently holds a Dip in Emergency Medical Technology from RCSI, a BSc in paramedic studies from the University of Limerick and a graduate diploma in emergency medical science from UCD giving him Advanced Paramedic status here in Ireland. Liam is a multi disciplined faculty member delivering multiple courses across our suite, Liam specialises in the delivery of Geriatric Education for EMS professionals.
Pete has been a faculty member with DX2 Training Solutions since 2018, he currently holds an MSc and BSc in paramedic science giving him Paramedic status here in Ireland and HCPC Paramedic status in the UK. Pete is a multi disciplined faculty member delivering multiple courses across our suite and specialises in the delivery of our practitioner education programmes. Pete is also a faculty member of RCSed and several universities in the UK delivering paramedic education.
