Paramedic Science

Oxford Brookes University

Our Paramedic Science course gives you the skills you need to work as a paramedic. Paramedics are registered Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). They care for patients with various healthcare needs in out of hospital settings. To prepare you for this role, you’ll learn to assess and manage patients with almost any injury and illness. You’ll experience over 2000 hours in clinical practice learning in diverse clinical settings, such asAmbulance placementsEmergency DepartmentsSurgical Decisions UnitsEnd of Life CareAirway ManagementMental Health Assessment and ManagementPaediatric specialist facilities.Our excellent teaching facilities includededicated specialist clinical skills suitesextensive range of simulation resources/equipment.We have developed the course in consultation and partnership with healthcare providers including South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Our friendly teaching team have extensive Paramedic experience. And you'll be supported by an Academic Advisor and Link Lecturer as well as the Student Paramedic Society.