PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Paramedic)
University of Plymouth
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JAN-25

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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 ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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17th
CUG Ranking
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65th
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Charlotte
20 Nov 24

The online learning environment is super easy to use and very organised making digital work and finding resources extremely easy and striaght forward taking a big stress out of..Read more

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Emma
06 Dec 23

More access to practical facilities outside of timetabled..Read more

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Entry requirements

In order to commence this programme, applicants must meet the University’s entry requirements for study at postgraduate level. Applicants will normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above; or European first cycle equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care.

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£3,660 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£1,220 per 20 credits

£3,660 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£1,220 per 20 credits

£3,660 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£1,220 per 20 credits

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20 Nov 24
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The online learning environment is super easy to use and very organised making digital work and finding resources extremely easy and striaght forward taking a big stress out of...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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