Equity and diversity in paramedic Science

FDSc 2 year pre registration programme Course fees paid. UCAS 280 or experiential knowledge considered UK full licence and C1 practical booked by course start 100% student satisfaction 2014 NSS 100% employment rates year BSc 320 UCAS or experiential knowledge considered Overview of provision The University of Northampton

: Enrolment Data: FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Course Stage TOTAL<21>=21FM Asian or Asian British Black or Black British ChineseMixedOtherWhite Not Known YesNo Not Known HomeEUOther Not Known FdSc Paramedic Science At 1 st June white and 1 BME student (stage 1) and 42 white, 2 BME and 3 unknown at stage 2. For 2013/14 there were 44 white, 2 BME and 3 unknown at stage 1 and 24 white and 2 BME at stage 2. For 2012/13 there were 24 white and 3 BME at stage 1 and 19 white and 1 BME at stage 2.

Application Data is lost if candidate is offered alternative course on first sift in admissions This year 10 BME students were part of the 230 interviewed. Last 3 years between 4- 12% BME per cohort. Paramedic Science

Proposed activities for 2016 – using the Whole Lifecycle Model Pre-entry Access Outreach and Capability: Open day activities to include – Use of technicians and paramedics from Black and Asian backgrounds. ( paid for their time) Developing DVD / U Tube video for use at 2016 Open Days / School and College outreach events. Marketing flyers to reflect a multi-cultural staff and student group. Delivering talks at community based events – e.g. Northampton / Leicester / – Black and Asian events. Working with schools and colleges to promote the profession – outreach workshops at FE and Sixth Form Colleges. Working with local schools / Ambulance trusts to develop / shadowing work experience – Summer work experience 1 week workshop Web and flyers – dropped to Local Community groups – Black and Asian Community Centres. Use of Face book page for paramedic science – with features on BME paramedics. Transition into HE: Offer interview to (up to 5 applicants per year) from BME groups who have the potential to succeed but lack the full entry tariff points for entry – using a UON Compact Agreement with an FE College – (possibly Leicester ) Paramedic Science

A Compact programme – for Paramedic Higher education: for 13 – 16yrs olds attending school and yr olds attending college. Working with BME students from a wide range of backgrounds to enable them to enter university and successfully gain employment in emergency care. We believe everyone should have an equal access to study in higher education and that it is important to equip students with the knowledge, skills and experience to help them succeed. The Compact programme will be designed to support students through activities, advice and impartial guidance, from secondary school age through to graduation and employment. We will offer a small bursary to Compact students who take part in the programme at the University – School of Health and upon successful completion of the programme – a chance to apply for Paramedic Science Education.bursary Paramedic Science

What would it include? Paramedic Science taster lectures and workshops summer and Saturday schools opportunities to shadow our students one-to-one support with writing personal statements help in preparing for interviews.

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