PAR-40053 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will form the structure for an advancing practice project for the final year of the MSci Paramedic Science. This module is specifically structured to take into account a number of factors affecting service delivery and service improvement to embody an emphasis on the student to identify, plan and propose delivery and reflect upon a service improvement (advancement) project.
The module is grounded in professional practice and will offer the student the opportunity to negotiate, design, consider theoretical implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the improvement. This will inform the development of professional practice, significantly contribute to service enhancement and contribute to the individual's own continuing professional development.
The specific focus of the project will be negotiated with the student according to their professional interests and preferred areas of practice. The project focus may include staff, or student education, the redesign of a system or process, or the proposed introduction of new working practices and treatments. The project promotes an opportunity for the student to demonstrate critical and creative thinking through their approach to practice-based initiatives.
The module will be underpinned by the work-based learning philosophy, which will be incorporated as a stimulating and challenging approach. This module will draw together the professional learning that has occurred during the second, third and fourth year of the MSci Paramedic Science.

This level 7 Advancing Practice Project will facilitate students understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of health care enquiry. Students will demonstrate their ability to independently undertake an in-depth service improvement project.
Development of a service improvement project, linked to the professional practice of the paramedic. The student will negotiate, design, consider theoretical implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the improvement
Content linked to the College of Paramedic Curriculum Guidance (CoP, 2019), the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Paramedic (HCPC, 2014) and QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics (QAA, 2019)
College of Paramedics
Communication skills
Indicative Content
C1.6.1
Leadership
ILO 5 & Indicative Content
C1.7.2, C1.7.3
Management
Indicative Content
C1.7.6, C1.7.8, C1.7.9
Communication
Indicative Content
C1.7.10, C1.7.11
Critical appraisal and evaluation of evidence
ILO 2 & indicative Content
C1.8.1, C1.8.2, C1.8.3
Application of evidence to practice
ILO 5 & Indicative Content
C1.8.4, C1.8.5, C1.8.6
Health and Care Professions Council
ILO 5 & Indicative Content
11.1
12 be able to assure the quality of their practice
ILO 2 & Indicative Content
12.1, 12.5, 12.7
13.11 understand the following aspects of clinical science:
Indicative Content
13.11.3, 13.11.5
14 be able to draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to
inform practice
ILO 2, 4 & Indicative Content
14.1, 14.16, 14.19, 14.21
QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics
4.2
ILO 2& 5 & Indicative Content
xi, xxi,xxii

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems and new insights including challenging underlying assumptions and established principles in paramedic practice in either emergency, urgent or primary care;
: 1
Analyse a range of pertinent literature, policy and evidence-base to provide a clear rationale for a chosen service improvement: 1
Develop and critically appraise a service improvement project to enhance professional, organisational or service user experience, showing evidence of originality in the application of knowledge: 1
Identify and critically analyse factors that are likely to influence the outcome of the proposed service improvement project, demonstrating critical awareness of service improvement structures, processes and outcomes, and a practical understanding of how to lead and manage change: 1
Reflect upon the use of service improvement theory to inform the proposed change and to evaluate practice development, demonstrating a critical awareness of self in the leadership of service delivery and innovation: 1

Study hours

A blended learning strategy comprised of:
Lead Lectures and Workshops - 16 hours
Project Seminars and Supervision - 24 hours
Independent Study - 260 hours, to include research, project planning, directed reading

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment