Practical placement 5 – clinical paramedic (BPU500)
Paramedicine is a practical discipline, however it assumes a broad theoretical grounding. In order for students to be able to see the connection between theory and practice from an early stage, there will be a significant focus on practical knowledge throughout the course. Practical teaching will encompass a combination of supervised professional training, observation in clinical practice, skills training and simulation.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BPU500
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
15
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
This course aim is to provide a practical course for incoming exchange students. During this period of practical training, students will engage in practice primarily in vehicular ambulances. In the ambulance service, students will work as the third person in a team under the supervision of an experienced paramedic. There will also be opportunities to attend simulation- and skills training with students from bachelor in paramedisin. This course contain practical training comprises 8-10 weeks of supervised professional training and is only available for incoming exchange students with an agreement with the university.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will be able to:
Reflect on the role of paramedics in the patient flow that includes several disciplines and levels, as well as elements of the health service
Account for the organisation of patient-work in pre-hospital services
Discuss patient-work in interdisciplinary teams
Relate practice to applicable legislation, frameworks and ethical guidelines that regulate work in the ambulance service
Reflect on differences (similarities/differences) between the different practices of different nations
Skills
Students will be able to:
Provide advanced lifesaving first aid
Communicate with patients, loved ones and other cooperating personnel in a confident manner that builds relationships
Carry out a structured patient examination and document findings thereof
Examine, assess and propose initiatives and treatment of patients receiving pre-hospital services
General competencies
Students will be able to:
Maintain order and hygiene
Show empathy, care and respect for patients, loved ones and cooperative partners.
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to use guidance and feedback
Identify their own knowledge requirements
Guide fellow students and colleagues
Contribute their own knowledge to the field of study
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pratice | 1/1 | 10 Weeks | Passed / Not Passed |
In order to pass clinical studies, students must have met a minimum requirement of 80% participation on practical days.