Island residents who wish become paramedics could spend their clinical placements at home thanks to a partnership between Isle of Man Ambulance Service (IMAS) and Wrexham University.
Following a successful programme last year, another four places are available this academic year at Wrexham University for student Paramedics from the Isle of Man, with the opportunity to undertake their practical placements on the Island with IMAS.
Priority for these placements will be given to any Manx students on the degree programme who wish to return home for this aspect of their tuition.
Home-grown paramedics
The partnership not only provides a strong clinical development opportunity for aspiring Paramedics, but is also an important part of Manx Care’s drive to deliver more locally-based training opportunities for home-grown talent.
Applications for Wrexham University’s Paramedic Science degree programme are now open, and an interview event will take place online once applications have closed.
Tuition will begin in September 2024, and on completion of the course – which is a Health and Care Professions Council-approved programme – graduates will have a qualification that is endorsed by the College of Paramedics.
Wrexham University
Will Bellamy, Head of Isle of Man Ambulance Service, commented: “It’s been fantastic to partner with Wrexham University on this programme so far, and we have already started to see the benefits of students being able to return home for their placements – both for them and for IMAS.
“This is a great opportunity for people to train locally, and we look forward to welcoming the next cohort.”
Wrexham University is also offering a discounted rate for its accommodation within student’s first year of study.
Further information about the course can be found here.
Any Manx resident who wishes to find out more about the programme should contact the Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service (MCALS@gov.im, or 01624 642642), who will put them in touch with Will Bellamy, Head of Isle of Man Ambulance Service.
Alternatively, you can contact Daniel Finnerty, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Sciences at Wrexham University, by emailing Daniel.Finnerty@wrexham.ac.uk
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