MSci (Hons) Paramedic Science with Foundation Year Integrated Master's degree at Keele University

The Public Health and Wellbeing for Paramedics module will provide you with an overview of key local and national public health challenges in emergency and urgent care and prepare you in developing both personal and professional resilience. The theme of personal resilience and wellbeing is core to professional paramedic practice. Therefore, this module will support you in devising personal coping strategies and introduce you to human factors and the de-briefing concept and reflection used in par

The fundamental Life Sciences for Paramedics module provides you with an introduction to biological and psychological sciences and is the foundation of paramedic practice. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences state-of-the-art facilities and expert academic and scientific staff will use a blended and problem-based learning approach including direct lectures, online learning, and using Keele's anatomy laboratories will provide you with an excellent, in-depth learning experience covering ana

The Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice module will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to undertake the assessment and management of patients in paramedic practice settings. An introduction to the range of equipment commonly used in paramedic practice and developing psychomotor skills will provide you with a range of clinical skills for providing timely and appropriate care to service users.

The Introduction to Professional Practice for Paramedics module enables you to understand the importance and implications of professionalism and how these principles apply to paramedic practice. You will gain knowledge of different communication strategies and their application. The module will also prepare you to work in a diverse range of healthcare settings whilst also developing transferable skills such as communication skills, reflective practice and professionalism that can be applied in a

The Applied Paramedic Practice and Simulation 1 module provides the opportunity for you to apply theory into practice. You will develop clinical decision-making skills and formulate and deliver care management plans using clinical skills to provide care to service users. You will begin to develop your knowledge and understanding of the paramedics' role and scope of practice within the ambulance service and simulation settings where you will experience the delivery of unscheduled emergency, and u

The Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the research process and the role of evidence-based practice applicable to healthcare and paramedic practice. The role of research in healthcare and health professions will be explored, including terminology, ethics, research methodologies, and the development of literature-searching skills, including the ability to critically appraise the evidence and develop your understanding of ho

This module will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of physiology and how this aligns with the principles of clinical pharmacology and the concepts of safety and quality when caring for people. You will learn about medicines legislation, principles of prescribing, accountability and the responsibility of an autonomous paramedic practitioner. You will gain insight into the importance of quality improvement, risk assessment and patient safety linked to medication administration.

The Applied Anatomy and Pathophysiology for Paramedics module will develop the knowledge gained from studying the Fundamental Life Sciences for Paramedics by exploring in-depth human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Disease processes and pathological changes in response to illnesses and injuries encountered in paramedic practice will be explored. State-of-the-art facilities and expert academic and scientific staff will use a blended and socially active learning approach to deliver an in-

This module will enable you to further develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding of a range of assessment techniques and clinical skills/interventions within the scope of practice for a paramedic. This includes adult advanced life support techniques and resuscitation techniques in our extensive simulation facilities. An introduction to legislation surrounding confidentiality, data protection, and information governance accompanies the theoretical underpinnings for the module enabling you

The Applied Paramedic Practice and Simulation 2 module provides the opportunity for you to apply theory into practice. You will continue to develop clinical decision-making skills and formulate and deliver care management plans using clinical skills to provide care to service users. You will further develop your knowledge and understanding of the paramedics' role and scope of practice within a range of settings where you will experience the delivery of unscheduled emergency, and urgent care duri

The Behavioural Health for Paramedics module aims to develop comprehensive knowledge and a critical understanding of subject areas synonymous with behavioural health.