Paramedic Science (Degree Apprenticeship) (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

The Paramedic Science (Degree Apprenticeship) (Hons) course at University of Huddersfield provides an ideal opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and professional attributes to practice effectively as a paramedic working within a complex and changing environment.

This course is currently open to existing Yorkshire Ambulance Service staff who have successfully completed the Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) programme. Holding the AAP qualification will enable you to commence your studies in Year 2 of the course. On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic.

The course provides the opportunity to develop:

• skilled clinical professionals who are able to assess and manage service users across an age spectrum, who are committed to collaboration in health and social care

• resourceful and adaptable clinicians who are able to establish safe environments and incorporate the necessary practical skills

• reflective practitioners who are committed to continuing professional development and life-long learning, with the ability to appraise and analyse research, understand evidenced-based practice and their role in enhancing future developments of paramedic practice.