Duration
2 Years
Diploma
Diploma in Emergency Care Technology
The Emergency Care Technician programme prepares mid-level emergency care professionals who bridge the gap between independent Emergency Medical Care practitioners and basic emergency medical technicians. Students develop skills to assess, recognise and treat medical emergencies within their defined scope of practice.
At a glance
Course Overview
This programme is intended to produce emergency care technicians who can provide care as mid-level workers, bridging the gap between the independent Emergency Medical Care practitioner and the supervised basic emergency medical technician. Their role is to assess, recognise and treat emergencies within their scope of practice.
Level
Diploma
Department
Emergency Medical Care
Admission
A minimum of 34 BGCSE points with at least grade D in Sciences and at least gra...
Career Opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Graduates can work in ambulance services, hospitals and industry, providing emergency medical care and rescue support, or progress into advanced practice through further study.
Emergency Care Technician
Provides basic and intermediate life support at the scene and during patient transport.
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Responds to emergency calls, assesses patients and delivers pre-hospital care. Receives emergency calls, prioritises incidents and coordinates ambulance response.
Industrial and Event Medic
Provides first response and medical cover at mines, construction sites and public events.
Rescue and Fire Services Medical Support
Assists with patient care and rescue operations at accidents and disasters.
Industry Placements
Learning connected to practice
Placement and workplace exposure details can be managed here as programme information is confirmed.
Applied learningExperience beyond the classroom
Workplace Exposure
Apply classroom learning in supervised practical contexts.
Professional Readiness
Build habits expected in healthcare environments.
Supportive Guidance
Receive guidance before, during and after practical learning.
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