Unit 18 – Working in the Health Sector - Health and Social Care – P1,M1,D1 – Task 1 - Extended Diploma

1 Name: Zae12Mcmorrow




Unit 18:
Working
in the
Health
Sector




Task 1: Potential careers in healthcare

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Introduction
For this assignment I’ll start by looking at health-care professions and the criteria for
training and qualifications, as well as personal characteristics. I'll also look at the framework
of health-care delivery, as well as positions and obligations within the industry, such as
leadership and management. After that, I'll learn about the policies that have been put in
place to promote systematic approaches to service delivery and look at examples of multi-
disciplinary collaboration. Policy and regulations in this area will be discussed, as well as the
growing need for and importance of regulation in the industry.
P1- Explain the requirements for two different careers in the health sector/ M1- Assess
how a health worker can contribute to providing a positive experience for users of health
services.
In this task, I’ll be explaining the requirements for two different careers including;
Paramedics and Nursing in the health sector. This will include information such as:
 Entry requirements
 Qualifications
 Educational background
 Training
 Work/ life experience
 Personal Characteristics (Attributes)
In addition, I will be assessing how a paramedic and a nurse can contribute to providing a
positive experience for users of health services.
Paramedics
Patients who have been involved in incidents, emergencies, or other crises receive
specialised care and treatment from paramedics. (targetjobs.co.uk, 2021) A paramedic is
normally the senior member of a two-person ambulance unit, with an emergency care
assistant or technician assisting him or her. A paramedic is usually one of the first medical
personnel to arrive at a medical emergency. (targetjobs.co.uk, 2021) As a paramedic, you'll
always be among the first to arrive when a patient requires assistance. It's a fast-paced,
critical task in which you'll need to rapidly assess the situation in order to save lives.
(healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021)

Entry requirements
You must first complete an approved paramedic science degree or an apprenticeship degree
to practise as a paramedic. (healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021) After that, you'll need to apply for a
job as a registered paramedic for an ambulance service and register with the Health and
Care Professions Council. Paramedic science courses typically last three to four years full
time and provide a combination of theory and practical work, including internships with
ambulance services. (healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021)

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Usually, an undergraduate course has the following requirements:
 two or three A levels, one of which must be a science, as well as five GCSEs (grades
9-4/A-C) in English language, math, and science.
or an equivalent qualification:
 a science-related BTEC, HND, or HNC
 an NVQ in a related sector
 a scientific or health-related introductory course
 equivalent credentials in Scotland or Ireland
Education (University)
Every university has its own
set of admissions criteria, so
consult with them directly.
(healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021)
If you're applying to be a
paramedic, you'll be asked to
demonstrate how you believe
the NHS Constitution's
principles relate to your daily
work. If you're applying for a paramedic degree, the same rules apply.
(healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021)
There are many paths to becoming a paramedic, each with its own set of requirements.
You can do the following:
 Take a full-time approved paramedic science course (for example, at a university)
and then apply as a licenced paramedic to an ambulance service.
 Join an ambulance service as a student paramedic and research while you practise.
 Apply for a paramedic science degree standard apprenticeship with an ambulance
service trust. (healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021)
It is also essential to review the driving licence criteria in addition to the academic entry
requirements. Some universities would require you to have a provisional driver's licence.
Wherever you go to school, you'll have to demonstrate that you know what a paramedic
does. (healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021) Spending time with an ambulance service is a smart idea.
The majority of full-time courses last three years. They provide a combination of theory and
practical work, as well as internships with emergency services. Having any specific
experience in healthcare or first aid, whether voluntary or paying, would be beneficial.
(healthcareers.nhs.uk, 2021)