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PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Paramedic)

University of Plymouth

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Plymouth University

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This programme prepares paramedics to work in general practice, specifically in the first contact practitioner (FCP) role; paramedics working in this role will be expected to assess and manage the undifferentiated undiagnosed patient. Modules will cover clinical assessment and management of patients, the role of first contact practitioner and includes a practice placement module. Two of the modules are delivered inter-professionally, with physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Key features

  • Delivery aligned to the Health Education England (HEE) Roadmap to Practice for First Contact Practitioners (FCP).
  • Commissioned places(limited) available through HEE.
  • Programme designed and delivered by clinicians with experience working within primary care.
  • Advanced clinical assessment/management module.
  • Practice placement module enabling demonstration of key competencies.
  • Inter-professional approach to delivery, reflecting the FCP – paramedic role.
  • Distance led delivery, providing a flexible learning experience.
  • Successful completion of the programme leads to recognition as an FCP – Paramedic by HEE.

Tuition fees

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£ 3,660per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    29th out of 36 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    180 73%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    28th

    18

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