BSc Hons Paramedic Science

The Paramedic Science course offered by the University of Bedfordshire is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree program. It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high-quality pre-hospital patient care, responding effectively to medical emergencies, dealing with emergency situations in an ambulance service, and providing health promotion and awareness programs. Course Content: The course includes modules that cover theoretical knowledge, skills practice, reflection, and professional development. Students will learn about anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, communication, professional issues, medical and trauma management, evidence-based practice, and research. In addition to classroom-based teaching, students will also have placement opportunities where they can learn and apply their skills in a variety of settings including ambulance services, emergency departments, and cardiac care units. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics, Pharmacology for Paramedics, Clinical Practice for Paramedic Science, and Research for Paramedic Practice. Accreditations: The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) enabling graduates to apply to register as a Paramedic. Future Careers: Graduates from this course can proceed to careers within the NHS, in private ambulance services, or major industries, event medical services, or they could choose to work overseas. Some may also progress to postgraduate studies in specialist areas of practice or research in paramedic science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.