Equity and
diversity in
paramedic
Science
The University of Northampton
Overview of provision
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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
2016 3 year BSc
320 UCAS or experiential knowledge considered
Enrolment Data:
Asian or
Black or
Asian
Black
British
British
Course
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE
Not
TOTAL
<21
>=21
F
M
Chinese
Mixed
Other
White
Stage
Not
Yes
No
Known
1
25
10
15
13
12
1
24
2
47
11
36
25
22
2
42
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Home
Known
2
23
25
6
41
47
At 1st June 2015 24 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.
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Other
Known
FdSc Paramedic Science
3
EU
For 2012/13 there were 24 white and 3 BME at stage 1 and 19 white and 1
BME at stage 2.
Paramedic Science
Application
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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
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Pre-entry Access Outreach and Capability:
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Open day activities to include – Use of technicians and paramedics from Black and Asian backgrounds. ( paid for their time)
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Developing DVD / U Tube video for use at 2016 Open Days / School and College outreach events.
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Marketing flyers to reflect a multi-cultural staff and student group.
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Delivering talks at community based events – e.g. Northampton / Leicester / – Black and Asian events.
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Working with schools and colleges to promote the profession – outreach workshops at FE and Sixth Form Colleges.
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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.
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Use of Face book page for paramedic science – with features on BME paramedics.
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Transition into HE:
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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 16-18 yr olds attending college.
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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.
Paramedic Science
What would it include?
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.
Thank you
for listening