Paramedic Science (Hons)

Paired with our unit in Health Science for Paramedic Practice, you will explore knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biopsychosocial theories related to health and wellbeing to understand the factors that affect patient health. One essential skill you will need to save lives as a paramedic is through administering drugs and medication. In an Introduction to Applied Pharmacology for Paramedic Science, you will examine the principles of pharmacology and learn to safely administer medicines according to professional standards and legislation. Aside from the theoretical knowledge covered in your first year, you will also be supported in establishing your professional practice in our Professional Values and Relationships unit. Here, you will be introduced to the professional values in paramedic practice and how this can influence your working relationships with patients and colleagues.

In your second year, you will move on to discover more advanced skills in the paramedic sciences such as the Assessment & Management of Urgent and Emergency Care Across the Lifespan. This unit will train you to assess and manage urgent and emergency conditions using the emergency paramedic skills with the assessment and management of chronic disease or injury. In more specialised areas, you will also be introduced to Obstetric and Neonatal Care for Paramedics that will build your knowledge and skills in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal assessment to practice care for newborn babies and their mothers. Similarly, you will be trained to conduct paediatric assessment, refer to appropriate care and treat infants and children in emergency situations in our Emergency Care of Paediatrics for Paramedics while developing the positive attitudes and professionalism towards emergency paediatric care.