GCU receives College of Paramedics Endorsement

College of Paramedics

The BSc Paramedic Science programme at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is the first in Scotland to achieve College of Paramedics Endorsement.

Endorsement by the professional body means that students and prospective applicants are assured that the programme meets the current industry curriculum standards and delivers developmental education for the paramedic profession.

Professional lead, Paramedicine, Sam Paterson, said: “We are extremely proud to achieve endorsement from the College and receive feedback that reflects our future vision for paramedic education.”

GCU’s BSc Paramedic Science is one of only 17 pre-registration programmes, out of 48 approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), to achieve endorsement from the College.

The report from the College, on conferring endorsement, stated: “The BSc Paramedic Science programme run by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in conjunction with the Scottish Ambulance Service Trust (SAS), has trailblazed the academic route to Paramedic Registration in Scotland.

“The spiral curriculum at GCU blends successful traditional vocational strategies, with a focus on critical thinking, inter-professional learning, leadership, and research. Students expressed an appreciation for the support and commitment of Educators within both Glasgow Caledonian University and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Particularly on a background of pandemic complexities.

“The programme is innovative, rapidly evolving and enjoys a depth of dynamic Paramedic leadership. The variety of healthcare placements learners may attend is expanding through developing partnerships with a variety of Trusts and Government agencies. These opportunities are expected to continue building practitioners that are both confident, safe, and effective.

“Learners on this programme have an excellent chance to become well-rounded clinicians equipped to face the challenging and rapidly evolving professional role providing both scheduled and unscheduled urgent and emergency care across the lifespan and social groups.”