Diploma of Higher Education in Paramedic Sciences
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Diploma
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credits
Description
This DipHE course has been specially developed for staff working in a variety of paramedic support settings, such as emergency response units. It values and builds on your experience to help you develop the knowledge, skills and competences that underpin effective practice across the paramedic science field. Your study will take an inter-disciplinary approach, with opportunities for specialisation where appropriate. You’ll also combine work-based with distance learning, enabling you to remain in employment while you study. The Diploma of Higher Education in Paramedic Sciences is attuned to the NHS modernisation agenda, the Knowledge and Skills Framework and the Health Professions Council’s standards of proficiency. Responsibility for your learning is shared between your employer and the Open University. We provide study materials, tutorial support and assessment, while your employer manages the practice learning element of the course. The OU can also offer support in training staff identified as workplace mentors.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
The DipHE in Paramedic Sciences has been approved by the Health Professions Council (HPC). This means that on successful completion of the qualification, you’ll be eligible to apply to the HPC for professional registration as a Paramedic.
This diploma course has been developed to meet the needs of experienced staff already employed as paramedic support workers in a health care setting, and will benefit both you and your workplace by enhancing your skills base.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules students will be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Paramedic Sciences and will be entitled to use the letters Dip HE (Open) after their name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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