Applying Evidence to Practice explores the impact of research on practice. You will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, professional enquiry, evidence-based practice, academic literacy, self-auditing, and interpreting data sets. The application of literature to the body of evidence that contributes to both nursing and paramedic practice will be explored, with consideration then given to how this can be applied to nurse paramedic practice as an integrated role.

Developing Professional Identity develops your understanding of the blended role of nurse paramedic. This will involve examining the role within a professional context to enable you to understand the complexities of this specific area of practice. The focus is on the unique application of these blended professions into a singular professional. You will also be supported academically in making the transition to higher education.

Key Skills for Patient Care equips you with a range of essential patient care skills. These include intermediate life support/heart-start, moving and handling, conflict resolution, patient assessment, observations, accurate record keeping, nutrition and hydration assessments, therapeutic communication skills, consent and capacity in the practice setting, and basic mental health awareness. You will gain an understanding of the appropriate application of patient assessments using a variety of communication methods, while also demonstrating the ability to distinguish between the selection of different patient assessments with an appropriate rationale.

Principles of Biological Science equips you with a theoretical knowledge base of the anatomy and physiology of the core systems within the human body. The importance of biological sciences are integral to the essence of nurse paramedic practice so it is essential that you develop a comprehensive biological understanding of the key systems of the body. The mechanics of pathogens and infection control, as well as pharmacology and clinical mathematics, will be discussed to enable you to apply this knowledge to nurse paramedic practice.

Practice and Simulated Learning enables you to undertake safe, effective and inclusive learning within suitable practice settings, providing you with experience of both nursing and paramedic practice. You will actively participate in your learning, gaining access to a wide range of people, developing fundamental care skills and gaining experience of patient assessment, under the supervision of experienced health care professionals. Simulation days enable you to engage in scenario-based full-day activities, allowing a deeper immersion into a given scenario. You will also have the opportunity to participate in enhanced practice sessions where additional activities, covering innovations or specialist areas of knowledge, will further strengthen your practice. Additional sessions focused on personal development in practice will also be arranged.

Developing Critical Enquiry equips you with a deeper understanding of the research process and the methodologies associated with traditional and non-traditional research. The module also begins to consider how to apply research to the role of the nurse paramedic. You will examine published clinical guidelines, as well as academic publications, to add to the body of evidence for the role, as well as assess the impact of the audit process and how it informs service improvement processes. The importance of, and the differences in, the application of research will be explored, while the language related to the publication of research will also be assessed to familiarise you with the methods and styles used and how this impacts on the journal, reader and wider audience. The aim is to develop your understanding of how the process of critical enquiry occurs and look in detail at the associated methodologies.

Foundations in Emergency Care is a module underpinned by simulated practice that enables you to develop skills-based care in emergency settings. Consolidating your scenario-based learning and translating this into practice, the module will enable you to undertake a primary assessment of patients in an emergency setting. You will be expected to apply comprehensive skills to complex, unexpected emergencies and urgent situations, while also demonstrating scene awareness and skills in the emergency management of a patient. Scenarios will cover patients affected by major trauma, airway management, obstetric emergencies and mental health issues. You will also develop an understanding of the management of sepsis as an acute emergency, demonstrate skills in blood and fluid transfusions, and gain experience in the use of infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, blood glucose monitors and other monitoring devices.

Pathophysiology and Person-Centred Care develops your knowledge of the commonly encountered pathophysiological conditions within nurse paramedic practice. Underpinned by an understanding of the effects of disease on the body, you will develop a baseline knowledge of commonly encountered pathologically unwell patients, including the causes and pathology of their conditions, and gain an appreciation of the patient journey from symptoms to care delivery. The aim is to help you to better determine a differential diagnosis, consider options for a care plan, and gain the confidence to refer to an alternative source of definitive care. You will also gain knowledge of pharmacology and end-of-life care, building your confidence in attending end-of-life care patients in any environment.

Practice and Simulated Learning enables you to undertake safe, effective and inclusive learning within suitable practice settings, providing you with experience of mental health care, acute and emergency care, and critical care. You will actively participate in your learning, gaining access to a wide range of people, developing fundamental care skills and gaining further experience of patient assessment, under the supervision of experienced health care professionals. Simulation days enable you to engage in scenario-based full-day activities, allowing a deeper immersion into a given scenario. You will also have the opportunity to participate in enhanced practice sessions where additional activities, covering innovations or specialist areas of knowledge, will further strengthen your practice. Additional sessions focused on personal development in practice will also be arranged.

Principles of Planning Care Across the Lifespan enables you to begin to contextualise care within different specialties and across the lifespan of the patient. The module examines growth and change through physical, cognitive, emotional and social measures and assesses how these impact on health and planning care. The aim is to help inform your practice and expose you to the physical, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual needs that need to be considered when planning and providing person-centred care for individuals across the lifespan and within specialist areas of practice.

Essential Skills for Primary Care enables you to develop and demonstrate skills specific to a primary care setting, including the treatment of minor injuries, skin and wound care, triage, remote and digital care, screening and health promotion, as well as skills relating to behavioural change. While these skills are used within primary care settings you will be called upon to apply the transferable skills that you have already developed within other settings and integrate them into multiple practice settings.

Examining Service Improvement and Audit engages you with service improvement and audit to demonstrate your ability to initiate effective change within healthcare provision. The module will enhance your understanding of all aspects of a research proposal. The research process will be introduced and you will receive an overview of the methodological, theoretical and ethical issues involved in the practical application of research. The module also enhances your knowledge of evidence-based practice and develops critical analytical skills in reviewing both literature and research methodology in health and social care. The aim is to enable you to develop a research proposal applicable to the healthcare environment of a nurse paramedic clinician and devise an evidence-based change to a service that will lead to an improvement and can be directly applied to a practice setting.

Law and Ethics within Healthcare Practice explores the complexities of ethical dilemmas within healthcare practice. The module equips you with the fundamental underpinning knowledge and understanding of how healthcare legal and ethical frameworks are applied in the process of safety netting and harm reduction when managing patients, with a particular focus on end-of-life care. Consideration will be given to the importance of consent and capacity, as well as the management of vulnerable individuals, safeguarding and the escalation of concerns. You will develop both a professional and moral understanding of the impact that your role has on the patient and their decision-making process through the use of scenario-based learning that can be applied to a multitude of practice settings.

Practice and Simulated Learning enables you to undertake safe, effective and inclusive learning within suitable practice settings, providing you with experience of supplementary care, patient assessment, and children and families. You will actively participate in your learning, gaining access to a wide range of people, developing fundamental care skills and gaining expertise in patient assessment, under the supervision of experienced health care professionals. Simulation days enable you to engage in scenario-based full-day activities, allowing a deeper immersion into a given scenario. You will also have the opportunity to participate in enhanced practice sessions where additional activities, covering innovations or specialist areas of knowledge, will further strengthen your practice. Additional sessions focused on personal development in practice will also be arranged.

Social and Public Health contextualises the principles of social and public health and how this influences the services that you will provide as a nurse paramedic. The module will enable you to differentiate between health determinants, demographics and economic influences on health and enable you to begin to address and influence health behaviours within your role. The impact on health due to issues such as homelessness, addictive substance misuse, screening and vaccination, health choices and behaviours will be considered, as will the effect that this has on the local and regional needs of health services. You will develop an in-depth of understanding of the structure and function of social care, recognising that this is an integral part of the professional role of the nurse paramedic.

Clinical Diagnostics and Decision Making uses skills-based learning to develop your awareness of investigation and diagnostic tools that are routinely deployed in nurse paramedic practice. The module guides you in being a safe and autonomous practitioner who is aware of their knowledge and how to apply it to a given scenario but who also recognises their own limitations. You will develop an understanding of investigations such as X-Ray interpretation and arterial blood gas interpretation, while also examining the application of these tests and investigations in the formulation of a hypothetical diagnosis. The aim is to inform your clinical judgement and decision making and guide recommendations for the treatment and referral of patients within practice.

Improving Quality through Research is designed to enhance healthcare provision and services through an in-depth exploration of quality improvement, quality assurance and innovation. The focus will be on leading and transforming care and will revolve around the role of the integrated nurse paramedic as the driver for this. The module will ask you to engage with current health policy and quality assurance methodologies and apply these to drive your role as a dynamic practitioner ready to become a leader of change in future healthcare provision.

Leading Healthcare refines your professional practice, leadership and management skills and allows you to demonstrate autonomy. Providing a critical perspective on leadership theories and practice, the module will enable you to deconstruct and critically analyse the multifactorial influences that impact on the role of the leader in health and social care. You will critically appraise the relevance of leadership theories, frameworks and styles to contemporary practice, reflect on the role of the individual practitioner in the process of implementing change, critically evaluate the impact of practice regulations and restrictions, and analyse the role of the integrated practitioner in understanding professional and regulatory boundaries.

Managing Chronic and Complex Care deconstructs strategies for the management of chronic disease and complex care patients. Chronic and complex care is at the heart of the nurse paramedic role, particularly within a primary care setting. This module is therefore designed to enable you to engage with services that are available for the management of these patients and the person-centred approach to care which is integral to managing these patients effectively in an out-of-hospital setting. The aim is to prepare you for caring for patients with multiple complex and long-term conditions, both acute and chronic, and making recommendations and treatment plans for management of these conditions. You will develop professional autonomy and fine tune your clinical decision making skills, while also demonstrating that you can effectively prioritise care. In addition to this, the module will enhance your understanding of the fundamental role of a nurse paramedic within a major incident.

Practice and Simulated Learning enables you to undertake safe, effective and inclusive learning within suitable practice settings across a range of negotiated and bespoke placements, culminating in a 12-week transition placement where you can demonstrate autonomous practice and leadership and management skills. You will actively participate in your learning, gaining access to a wide range of people, developing fundamental care skills and gaining expertise in patient assessment, under the supervision of experienced health care professionals. Simulation days enable you to engage in scenario-based full-day activities, allowing a deeper immersion into a given scenario. You will also have the opportunity to participate in enhanced practice sessions where additional activities, covering innovations or specialist areas of knowledge, will further strengthen your practice. Additional sessions, focused on personal development in practice, will also be arranged.

Please note, if you have studied all or part of a higher education course before joining MSci (Hons) Nurse Paramedic (Adult), your entitlement to student funding could be affected. Unlike some pre-registration health and social care subjects, Nurse Paramedic students are not exempt from rules relating to previous study and equivalent and lower qualifications.