The EMT Paramedic Diploma (Level 5) is a full-time professional qualification awarded by Pro Deo International University under the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care, in collaboration with El-Roi London University. This dynamic programme equips students with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required to provide high-quality emergency medical care in pre-hospital and critical settings. Blending classroom instruction, clinical simulation, and supervised field placements, the diploma covers anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, trauma care, advanced life support, and crisis response. With its strong emphasis on applied learning, teamwork, and evidence-based practice, the course prepares graduates to serve as frontline paramedics, capable of delivering life-saving interventions and compassionate care in diverse emergency environments.
Course Objectives:
1. Deliver Advanced Emergency Care - Provide high-quality assessment, stabilisation, and treatment in pre-hospital and urgent settings.
2. Apply Medical Knowledge - Demonstrate competence in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology for emergency medicine.
3. Manage Critical Conditions - Respond effectively to trauma, cardiac, respiratory, paediatric, and obstetric emergencies using evidence-based care.
4. Perform Life Support - Apply skills in airway management, resuscitation, defibrillation, and intravenous/intraosseous therapy.
5. Work Under Pressure - Make accurate decisions in high-stress environments while ensuring patient safety.
6. Collaborate Effectively - Operate within multidisciplinary healthcare and emergency teams.
7. Uphold Professional Standards - Demonstrate responsibility, compassion, and ethical care across diverse contexts.
8. Commit to Lifelong Learning - Develop reflective practice and engage in ongoing professional development.
About the course
· Faculty: Delivered by the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care, Pro Deo International University in collaboration with El-Roi London University).
· Format: Combination of lectures, clinical simulations, and supervised field placements.
· Practical Focus: Strong emphasis on applied emergency care, trauma management, advanced life support, and crisis response in real-world settings.
· Content: Core modules in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, trauma and medical emergencies, paediatric and obstetric care, advanced airway management, and disaster response.
· Assessment: Coursework, clinical skills assessments, practical simulations, supervised placement reports, and a final applied project.
· Support: Guided by experienced paramedics, emergency physicians, and healthcare specialists with access to modern training facilities and simulation labs.
This programme is designed for individuals committed to a career in emergency and pre-hospital care. It is particularly suited for school-leavers interested in healthcare, first responders and EMTs seeking professional advancement, and healthcare support workers wishing to specialise in emergency medicine. The diploma also attracts international students and professionals looking for a qualification that provides both strong clinical skills and the ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is English.
In addition to the Academic and Practical Modules, students whose first language is not English and who have an IELTS score of 6.5 or 7.0 are required to take the English Language Module
Method of Assessment: Practical (1 hour) Examination (2 hour) / Dissertation (8,000 words)
Resit Availability: Yes
Curriculum PDF will be available soon.