Welcome to your Paramedic Science course - University of Staffordshire

Hello Future Paramedic,

Welcome to the Paramedic Science Course Community here at Staffordshire University. We are really looking forward to seeing you for the start of your course. We acknowledge that the transition to university life might be challenging for some. We have put together this short to-do list and information sheet to help you prepare for your exciting new course at University. We will cover everything when you arrive, but there are some things you can get a head start on to help you get ahead of the curve and make the most of your first week.

Your staff team

We want to make sure you know some of our team before you arrive. Hopefully this will help you recognise us and ensure you know who you can contact if you need any additional help and guidance.

Gavin Johnson

Course Director

Course Director and HCPC registered Paramedic. Areas of interest include Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors within the pre-hospital emergency environment.

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Sarah Postles

Course Director

I am a Lecturer in Paramedic Science with an interest in Advanced Practice and the evolving role of the Paramedic in the wider health service.

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Tina Spittle

Senior Lecturer

Tina is the paramedic placement lead for the UG degree. Tina is a operational paramedic and is passionate about providing students with the best placement experience consolidating theoretical knowledge with clinical skills to provide holistic care.

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Kirsty Apps

Course Director

Kirsty is an experienced pre-hospital practitioner and educator. Her main area of interest is the development of professional practice and support for students and mentors in practice.

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First activity

You will meet your fellow students and start getting to know each other. You will also be introduced to the academic team and meet your allocated academic mentor. We will provide you with information about the course and what to expect from your practice placements.

Welcome Week

We are looking forward to you starting your course on Monday 23 September.

We have lots of exciting activities planned for you.

Student Uniform

You will be provided with a uniform to wear during placements and practical skills sessions.

Information will be provided during Welcome Week on how you order your uniform.

For further details please click here

Occupational Health

A large part of your learning on your course involves practice learning we need to ensure that you have the correct level of occupational health protection.

For further details please click here

Academic skills

Whether you're joining us from school or college, or you're returning to education after some time away, everyone can benefit from the Academic Study Skills resources provided by the University library.

The Academic Skills team is here to support you throughout your academic journey and to help you gain the skills you need to reach your full potential. They can assist with academic reading and writing skills, give advice on how best to plan assignments, and help improve your time management.

The library's Academic Skills Guides offer the key information to make studying easier and give a comprehensive guide to the learning resources and services we offer.

Staffs CampusConnect

Staffs CampusConnect is our student-led community app for new students. Connect with other people from your course, hometown or country, and even those with similar interests.

To register, please ensure you use your Applicant ID (Student Number) that you received in your offer letter, and the email address you used in your application to us.

Register for CampusConnect

Welcome website

Our welcome website will provide you the link to your new student life. It's all about how you find your place at university, including everything from how to meet friends, feel confident in doing your academic work, being a member of your Student Union and getting involved in Union Societies, Academic Societies, Sports, Volunteering or representing your peers in your School.

Part of this Welcome Week - we have an exciting program of University and course level activities planned for you for your first week in September. We are also building an extended program for you to join a series of events throughout the first half of the autumn term. Further details will be shared with you via the Welcome website and Students' Union pages over the coming weeks.

Welcome website

Campus map

Use our campus map to familiarise yourself with our campus before you arrive.

Campus map (PDF)

Check your email

Please make sure you check your personal email account regularly over the next few weeks. We will be sending you lots of information about Welcome Week.

We look forward to welcoming you in September.

If you have any questions, please send them to your Course Leader: Sarah Postles - sarah.postles@staffs.ac.uk