Higher and Degree Apprenticeships / Available Apprenticeships / Paramedic Practice Apprenticeship

About the course

Entrants via this route must be employed into a suitable role in an ambulance service trust and have the support of their employer for the apprenticeship programme. This apprenticeship is currently only available for individuals that are employed by East Midlands Ambulance Service as Technicians.

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What you will study

The apprenticeship route has been designed with a blended learning approach. This means that learning material is delivered both off site through the university’s virtual learning environment and on campus through practical workshops, clinical skills sessions, lectures, and simulation sessions. All content is recorded and available on the virtual learning environment at any time. As a result, there is flexibility to cater for different learning needs with a variety of learning experiences.

Apprentices will be encouraged to critically reflect on their own practice while with their employer in order to maximise the learning experience and future development. Clinical experiences and reflection are documented through a portfolio that showcases the apprentice’s development throughout the programme.

The duration of the apprenticeship is three years, with opportunity to reduce this with recognised prior learning.

  • Principles of Paramedic Practice
  • Paramedic Professional Practice
  • Principles of Paramedic Practice 2
  • Care-based learning
  • Clinical Practice

  • Evolving Paramedic Practice
  • Evidence in Practice
  • Evolving Paramedic Practice 2
  • Care-based learning
  • Clinical Practice 2

  • Dissertation
  • Urgent and Community Care
  • Special populations
  • Clinical Practice 3

Assessment

There is a range of assessment types throughout the programme, including essays, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCEs), presentations and submission of a clinical portfolio. The end-point assessment will be graded according to meeting the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this apprenticeship are:

  • Employed into a suitable role in an ambulance service trust and have the support of their employer for the apprenticeship programme.
  • C1 driving licence.
  • Level 2 in maths and English.

Career pathways and employability

The evolving nature of paramedic practice in the delivery of holistic urgent and emergency care has led to the development of degree pathways which are designed to equip clinicians with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to apply to join the HCPC register.

DMU's Paramedic Practice Apprenticeship includes eligibility to apply for HCPC registration, with a bridging module for those with prior learning (RPL). In your first two years post registration, you’ll be a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP), gaining experience through preceptorship.

Embark on this journey at DMU and become part of a profession integral to modern healthcare.

Fees and funding

The cost of this apprenticeship is £27,000 and is fully fundable by the Growth and Skills Levy. If you are a non-levy paying organisation you are eligible for Government co-investment meaning the employer contributes 5% and the Government pays the remaining 95%.

If you employ an apprentice aged 16 to 24, the Government will fund 100% of the apprenticeship training and assessment costs up to the funding band maximum of £27,000.

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If you are an employer

Offering apprenticeships is a great way to attract and retain employees, helping develop their skills and knowledge. If you’re interested in taking on a new apprentice or upskilling existing staff members, contact us to find out more.

If you are an aspiring apprentice

Considering a degree apprenticeship but already employed? Our degree apprenticeships are employer-led, meaning your company invests in your development. Discuss this exciting opportunity with your employer and once you’ve got the go-ahead, contact us to find out more.

If you’d like us to contact your employer on your behalf, just reach out with your employer’s details and permission to contact and we’ll take it from there.

We'll provide clear guidance to both you and your employer, walking you through the application process and everything that comes after.

If you’re not employed you can also find degree apprenticeship vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Service website – it has more apprenticeship vacancies than any other site.

Key facts

Course title

Paramedic Practice Apprenticeship

Award

BSc (Hons)

Duration

3 years

Entry requirements

C1 driving license, Level 2 in Maths and English

Fees

Maximum funding £27,000