Gregory P Mursell I (2010) Manual of Clinical Paramedic Procedures Oxford Wiley-Blackwell
Gregory P Ward A (Eds) (2010) Sanders¿ Paramedic Textbook UK Edition St Louis Elsevier
NAEMT (2010) Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support 7th Edition St Louis Mosby Elsevier
Samuals M Wiesteska S (2011) Advanced Paediatric Life Support 5th ed London BMJ Books

1. Portfolio weighted at 100% (contributes to meeting LO's 3, 4, 5 & 6).
This will provide evidence to demonstrate achievement of learning. Evidence to include the following;
SWOT analysis
Goal Plan
Action Plan
Two reflective case studies in relation to paramedic practice development (minimum of 2500 words each) and must follow a reflective model.

2. Paramedic Practice Assessment (pass/refer) Continuous clinical practice assessment document which will demonstrate competence in relevant areas. This will require signature against all clinical learning hours which will consist of 60 hours of supervised clinical practice (contributes to meeting LO's 1,2 & 6)

both elements of assessment must be passed for successful completion of the module

Formative assessment will include:
Practice for OSCE's with feedback
Feedback from mentors
Presentations
Individual & group tutorials,
Groupwork including moulages
Facilitated problem based learning sessions

Contact Hours: (189)
72 hours Key Lectures
28 hours Problem Based Learning scenarios
63 hours Clinical Skills
10 hours Group work
10 hours VLE/ Blackboard activites
3 hours Presentation/seminar
3 hours Tutorials (individual & group)

Independent Study: (60)
Associated Clinical Learning: (351)
319 hours Clinical practice/skills preparation
20 hours Problem Based Learning seminar preparation

1. Patient Assessment & Management across the age continuum in the out of hospital setting
History taking, clinical decision making & problem solving, risk assessment, multidisciplinary team and collaborative working and communication skills.
Assessment and management of patients presenting with a range of acute, chronic & minor conditions linked to all systems of life;
Major & minor trauma (including trauma emergencies; chest, head, abdominal & musculoskeletal trauma, trauma in pregnancy, thermal injuries, drowning, electrocution)
Pain assessment & management, Pain assessment tools
Psychological & social factors influencing health and disease
Chemical, radiological, biological and nuclear incidents & care
National & local policies & guidelines
12 lead ECG interpretation
Recognition & management of life extinct

2. Fundamental and advanced clinical skills across the age continuum
Manual handling; infection control; basic & advanced airway management; basic & advanced life support (including defibrillation); cricothyroidectomy; needle thoracentesis; intravenous cannulation; intraosseous cannulation; external jugular cannulation; administration of fluid and drug therapy, , intraosseous infusion, recording of 12 lead ECG's, out of hospital thrombolysis, transcutaneous cardiac pacing, Maternity skills.

3. Diverse groups in the out of hospital setting
This will include recognition and management (including coping strategies) of health care needs including bio psychosocial care. This will be supported by the application of government legislation, national and local policy and guidelines eg. NICE, SIGN, NSF's, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity, Children's Act, End of Life Care strategies etc. Issues of vulnerability and consent; cultural & spiritual aspects affecting health care and its delivery; legal and ethical issues; risk assessment & management; communication skills including negotiation and advocacy.

Women Health & Obstetric Care
Anatomical, physiological and pathological changes during pregnancy
Abnormalities in pregnancy and labour
Normal delivery & delivery complications
APGAR scoring
Haemorrhage during pregnancy
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Neonatal and maternal resuscitation
Gynaecological causes of vaginal bleeding
Domestic Violence

Children's Health & Care
Safe guarding children-recognition & management of children at risk of or experiencing abuse and initial response
Assessment & holistic age appropriate care of children with altered health needs linked to the systems of life
Recognition and management of the sick child.
Child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS). Overview of issues e.g. self harm, suicide & substance abuse & eating disorders
Communicating with the child and family
Death of a child including Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI)

Mental Health & Learning disability care
Recognising and responding to individuals at risk of or exhibiting aggression and violence
Recognising and responding to acute mental distress, mental health disorders, self harm, attempted suicide
Risk factors and physiological effects of poisoning
Mental Health assessment tools
Health problems with learning disability groups and management of care
Recognition and managing own stress

The Older Person
Age related and chronic conditions including multi-pathology of illness
Palliative Care & end of life issues
Falls in the elderly,
Quality of Life
Elder Abuse

Lecturers
Classroom
Clinical Skills Labs including use of a range clinical skills equipment & manikins
Laptop and projector
TV/DVD/Video
Flipcharts and pens
Internet access
Access to PC/CD Rom/ VLE including blackboard
Library Services inc. Key texts, journals, video?s etc
Clinical Practice
Clinical Practice Facilitator
Clinical Practice Mentor/specialists