PAR-10009 - Module Specification
School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

The Introduction to Professional Practice for Paramedics module enables the student to understand the importance and implications of professionalism and gain knowledge of different communication strategies and their application.
Students will have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge of their individual learning style and study skills suited to their individual style of learning to apply and utilise throughout the programme.
The module aims to prepare the student to work in diverse healthcare settings whilst also developing transferable skills (such as communication skills and professionalism) that can be applied in a variety of healthcare settings and specialities.

The module follows the Royal College of Paramedics Curriculum Guidance for Personal and Professional Attributes and Development, and Ethics and Law (CoP, 2024). The module will provide students with an introduction to professionalism in the healthcare professions. Accountability and responsibility in the areas of ethics, legislation and professional duty of care, directly aligned to the professional requirements for paramedic practice, will be covered in the module. Within this module, the student will consider the ethical and legal frameworks within paramedic practice and the relevant legislation. Students will also discuss areas of culture, diversity and equality and their role within multi-disciplinary communications.
Content linked to the Royal College of Paramedic Curriculum (CoP, 2024), the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics (HCPC, 2023) and QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Paramedics (QAA, 2019)

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain the role and legal implications of the Health and Care Professions Council and professional regulation.: 1
Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon professional, legal and ethical issues in paramedic practice.: 1
Identify and describe the key components of effective communication and related theories with a diverse range of service users.: 1
Recognise the impact of human factors on providing inclusive professional care.: 1

Study hours

Lead Lecturers - 20 hours (In situ/Synchronous and Asynchronous)
Problem-based learning - 14 hours (In situ/Synchronous and Asynchronous)
Interprofessional Education day - 6 hours (In situ / Synchronous)
Independent study - 110 hours to include directed reading, research and assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment