Prior Information Notice: PSGW01672 | Provision of Paramedic Training. Tri-Service medical personnel Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours (Hons) at academic level 6| MOD

Knowledgepool is looking to appoint a provider to develop and deliver Provision of Paramedic Training. Tri-Service medical personnel Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree with Honours (Hons) at academic level 6.
Her Majesty’s Forces (HMF) requires HCPC registered paramedics for operational duties and exercise cover. They are to be professionally recognised and registered to provide clinical assurance and be able to provide extended clinical skills beyond that of a Royal Navy Medical Assistant, Army Combat Medical Technician or RAF Medic. The contract is for 3 intakes of students and will include an additional two option intake years.
There is a requirement for:
• Up to a Cohort of 20 students per year to receive Level 6 (BSc) training that enables them to register with the HCPC as paramedics in accordance with HCPC education standards with the programme of education
• Training is to begin no later than January 2022 and thereafter annually.
• An additional 4 places may be requested, increasing the requirement to 24, however this is without commitment and dependant on the supplier’s ability to secure the clinical placements.
• The Contractor shall provide a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent Emergency Ambulance Driver Training (EADT). If a student fails, the EADT there must be an opportunity to recomplete elements within the course timeframe.
The requirement must enable students to undertake a 3-year academic programme which reflects that students have existing qualifications and experience to enable them to receive Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) to enable them to enter the BSc pathway.
The Contractor shall deliver the requirement by providing residential academic and practical placement-based learning through a named University or Higher Education Institution (HEI) and Ambulance Service(s) or Ambulance Trusts within mainland UK.

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