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Qualsafe Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
CPD Required
Certification
Qualsafe Level 6 Diploma
Venue
Practical training will take place at Outreach Rescue, Llanllechid, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3HY
Medic Skills
Total Qualification Time: 1200 hours, including 160 Guided Learning Hours (GLH), 290 hours of online study, and 750 hours of self-directed study.
Paramedic Practice, Top-Up
Goal
To provide paramedics with the skills and knowledge needed to innovate in patient care, develop leadership strategies, and conduct rigorous research within prehospital settings.
Target group
HCPC-registered paramedics seeking advanced training and career progression in prehospital and urgent care.
Highlights
Designed for HCPC-registered paramedics seeking to deepen their practice with Level 6 training.
Focuses on human factors, evidence-informed leadership, and healthcare management.
Combines theoretical and practical assessments for comprehensive learning.
Description
An advanced 'top-up' diploma for HCPC registered paramedics, focusing on research, leadership, and evidence-based practice to enhance critical care capabilities in prehospital environments.
Qualsafe Level 6 Diploma in Paramedic Practice (RQF) offers HCPC-registered paramedics advanced training in theoretical and practical skills essential for high-level patient care and healthcare management. Comprising three core modules — Human Factors and Leadership, Research and Governance, and Strategic Healthcare Management—this course deepens expertise in risk assessment, research methodologies, and leadership. Delivered through a blend of guided and self-directed study, this course enables paramedics to undertake innovative, evidence-based approaches to patient care and system management.
Compliance
Recognised by Qualsafe Awards, aligned with Skills for Health, College of Paramedics, and HCPC standards.
Previous knowledge
Each participant is required to be registered as a paramedic with the HCPC. Evidence of a paramedic qualification and a CPD portfolio should also be provided.
Requirements
Delegates must be 18+
Progression
Can support career advancement within paramedic practice and lead to further study or roles in healthcare management.
Theoretical elements
– Human factors in paramedic practice
– Research, governance, and clinical audit
– Healthcare management and policy innovation
– Submission of a Dissertation on an agreed relevant subject
Practical elements
– Scenario-based leadership exercises
– Research and audit projects
– Strategic management and healthcare solution development
Associated training
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial
Develop critical skills for managing cardiopulmonary emergencies. HSI ACLS training combines theoretical insights and hands-on scenarios to prepare you for real-world cardiovascular crises.
First Response Emergency and Urgent Care, Level 5 (FREUC 5)
Enhance your prehospital care expertise with the Qualsafe Level 5 FREUC Diploma. This advanced qualification prepares professionals for high-level emergency and urgent care responsibilities, bridging the gap between clinical practice and professional progression in emergency medical services.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recertification
Renew your HSI ACLS certification through this focused 7-hour course. Update your skills in line with the latest emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.