This module incorporates the application of skills learnt in the Paramedic Practice modules. Students will undertake practice experiences, which will provide them with opportunities to practise skills appropriate to this level, under the supervision of a practice educator or practice supervisor.

At level 4, study areas include, but are not limited to:

Conflict Resolution
Manual handling
Primary and secondary survey
Patient history
Patient assessment
Collection and interpretation of vital signs/clinical observations
Communication
Use of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
Basic Life Support
Interpretation of examination and assessment findings
Interprofessional working
Application of clinical guidelines
Application of professional standards

PRACTICE ASSESSMENT DOCUMENT- Covers learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Contains a range of formative and summative clinical competencies which are completed under supervised practice. To achieve the competencies, students need to demonstrate knowledge and application of a range of skills. The competencies cover all learning outcomes and is given a pass/fail mark. All summative competencies need to be achieved to obtain a pass mark for the module.

VIVA VOCE- covers learning Outcome 5

A 15-minute oral examination focused on Health and Care Professions Council standards and how they apply to practice.

N.B The 15 minutes will include time for questions.

Approximately 400 hours will comprise of ambulance practice learning experiences, under the supervision of a paramedic practice educator or other qualified paramedics. During the experience, students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, communication, application, and problem-solving abilities, in the areas appropriate to this level of study.

Approximately two weeks will comprise of alternative practice learning experiences in a range of alternative practice or simulated settings. These experiences will provide students with the knowledge and understanding of wider health service, multi-disciplinary working, and the developing role of paramedic practice. In each of these practice areas, students will be under the supervision of an appropriate practice supervisor and will interact with a wide range of service users.
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As preparation for practice placement, student will complete theoretical and practical components including:
• Manual handling.
• Conflict Resolution.

Students are also expected to conduct independent study as required throughout the placement periods, to ensure they have the knowledge and understanding required to achieve the competencies. They should also reflect on their practice to identify areas that require further development.

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of service users and professionals, in the practice environment.
Knowledge and Understanding, Communication, Application.

2. Demonstrate the ability to conduct and record a range of clinical assessments, in the practice environment.
Application, Problem solving.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to contribute to a range of treatment and management plans, in the practice environment.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Problem Solving.

4. Demonstrate the ability to recognise and implement factors that contribute to safe practice, in the practice environment.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of professional standards and how they apply to clinical practice.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application.

VLE (Virtual Learning Environments).
Library support.
Academic Mentor support.
Group tutorials.
Supervised clinical practice.
Peer mentoring.

Blaber, A. (2018) Blabers Foundations for Paramedic Practice: A Theoretical Perspective, 3rd edn, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

Blaber, A. and Harris, G. (2012) Assessment Skills for Paramedics, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

Gregory, P. and Mursell, P. (2010) Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures, Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Willis, S. and Dalrymple, R. (2015), Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice: a Systems Approach, Hoboken: Wiley.

Enrolled on the BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science.

In this module you will work under supervised practice in the clinical and/or simulated environment. You will develop your assessment, treatment, and management of patients, alongside your communications skills. This will provide hands-on experience, where you will need to demonstrate your core knowledge and understanding in a dynamic environment.