This is a two year, blended learning programme leading to a University Degree in Paramedic Studies. This programme is delivered predominately online. Students on campus hours [circa, 48 hours] will be scheduled after registration to the programme.

Programme Schedule
Registration Friday 30 August 2019.

Medical School Student Declaration
All students are required to sign an annual Student Declaration as well as confirming their acceptance of the University Student rules. The Student Declaration clearly outlines student rights and student responsibilities as registered students of the UCC School of Medicine. Copies of the Declaration are available from the Medical School Office on request.

Mentoring
Mentoring is available from the Programme Co-ordinators overseeing the programme as part of a strategy for maintaining active awareness of issues relating to student welfare, well-being and optimal learning.

Student Welfare/Complaints
The Student Board wishes to offer students in the School of Medicine assistance, backup and pastoral care with the choice of anonymity. Please contact the Medical School Office for further information.

This programme does not lead to a PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council) registrable qualification.

To be admitted to the Degree Examination in Paramedic Studies, each student must have attended prescribed modules amounting to 120 credits:

Year I
Students take modules to the value of 60 credits:
MD3010 Academic Writing, Information Technology and Evidence-Based Practice (5 credits)
MD3011 Health Protection I (5 credits)
MD3012 Principles of Human Structure for Practitioner Paramedics (5 credits)
MD3013 Application of Evidence-Based Practice for Paramedics (10 credits)
MD3015 Topographical Anatomy for Practitioner Paramedics (5 credits)
MD3017 Personal Development (5 credits)
MD3019 Paramedico-Legal Studies (5 credits)
MD4010 Research in Paramedic Practice I (10 credits)
MD4011 Remote Emergency Care for Paramedics (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Year II
Students take modules to the value of 60 credits:
MD3014 Professional Development (5 credits)
MD3016 Human Physiology for Practitioner Paramedics (10 credits)
MD3018 Pharmacology for Practitioner Paramedics (5 credits)
MD4012 Understanding Clinical Practice (10 credits)
MD4013 Health Protection II (5 credits)
MD4014 Research in Paramedic Practice II (25 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2021/2022 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc (Hons) Paramedic Studies (Practitioner Entry) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an awareness of paramedical science from a multidisciplinary perspective including anatomy, epidemiology and public health, medico-legal, nursing, pharmacology, physiology and psychology;
• Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues in the field of paramedic practice and sciences, displaying understanding on the importance of continuous professional development and lifelong learning;
• Perform paramedic skills and techniques in a safe, efficient and effective way;
• Apply a holistic and integrated approach to paramedic practice;
• Be sensitive to contemporary issues within socially and culturally diverse communities and prepare to respond effectively to such issues during paramedic practice;
• Examine current research and developments in paramedics and evaluate your implications in the paramedic profession;
• Carry out a focused piece of scholarly research in the area of paramedical science.