Law, Policy and Ethics for Paramedics - HFH1121

Assessment 1: Written plan

Formative assessment for this module will involve the submission of a 200 word equivalent essay plan which will enable the module team to provide feedback on the appropriateness of the essay and academic writing skills.

Written Plan

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

<p>This module provides you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of relevant legal and ethical principles within paramedic practice. You’ll be provided with an overview of applied law and ethics to paramedic practice and the application to healthcare delivery. You’ll learn about the professional attributes and conduct expected of the HCPC with a practical focus on the application to practice. You’ll also be introduced to relevant policies and procedures underpinning practice, including code of conduct, information governance, social media and health and safety.</p>

Students will be required to pass all elements of the assessment to gain credit of the module as required by the HCPC standards of proficiency (2014).

School of Human and Health Sciences

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HFH1121 - Law, Policy and Ethics for Paramedics

Law, Policy and Ethics for Paramedics

Describe how you apply ethical principles to paramedic practice.

Explain how law and policy influence patient care.

Explain how risk assessment should be applied to paramedic practice.

Recognise why accountability and safety netting are fundamental in paramedic practice.