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PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Paramedic)

PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Paramedic)

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Study mode

Distance without attendance

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Paramedical Work Primary Health Care

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This programme prepares paramedics to work in general practice, specifically in the first contact practitioner (FCP) role; paramedics working in this role will be expected to assess and manage the undifferentiated undiagnosed patient. Modules will cover clinical assessment and management of patients, the role of first contact practitioner and includes a practice placement module. Two of the modules are delivered inter-professionally, with physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Key features

  • Delivery aligned to the Health Education England (HEE) Roadmap to Practice for First Contact Practitioners (FCP).
  • Commissioned places(limited) available through HEE.
  • Programme designed and delivered by clinicians with experience working within primary care.
  • Advanced clinical assessment/management module.
  • Practice placement module enabling demonstration of key competencies.
  • Inter-professional approach to delivery, reflecting the FCP – paramedic role.
  • Distance led delivery, providing a flexible learning experience.
  • Successful completion of the programme leads to recognition as an FCP – Paramedic by HEE.

Modules

This module will enable experienced practitioners to develop their clinical knowledge; undertaking structured history taking and physical examination to inform application of clinical reasoning within the context of primary care practice. It will incorporate critical analysis of clinical risk management, inter-professional collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and clinical judgements made within the diverse and dynamic clinical environment of general practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,660

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£3,660

Entry requirements

In order to commence this programme, applicants must meet the University’s entry requirements for study at postgraduate level. Applicants will normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above; or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care.

University information

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the South Westerly coast of Devon in between scenic Cornwall and the historic Dartmoor National Park. The University is renowned for its world leading research; postgraduate students are supported by accomplished and experienced staff who undertake research that is innovative, operates across disciplinary boundaries, and provides outstanding...more