Bachelor's Programme in Paramedic Science Programme description

I løpet av studiet skal studentene dokumentere ulike arbeidskrav som knyttes til læringsfellesskapet i undervisningen, arbeid mellom samlingene og i pedagogisk praksis.

Hensikten med arbeidskravene er å utvikle studentenes evne til å reflektere over egen undervisning og sentrale problemstillinger som er relevante for læreryrket. Studiet legger stor vekt på at studentene utvikler evnen til å være aktiv deltaker i utviklingsarbeid i fellesskap med andre.

Arbeidskravene skal være levert innen fastsatte frister og vurderes til godkjent/ikke godkjent. Studenter som på grunn av spesielle årsaker ikke leverer innen fristen, kan få forlenget frist etter avtale med faglærer. Studentene må da selv ta kontakt med faglærer, som setter ny frist for innlevering. Et ikke-godkjent arbeidskrav kan omarbeides og leveres til ny godkjenning ytterligere en gang. Arbeidskravet må være vurdert til godkjent to uker før eksamen.

I de tilfeller arbeidskrav ikke blir levert inn innen gitte frister eller godkjent, og som ikke har dokumentert årsak eller er avtalt med faglærer, vil studenten ikke ha mulighet til å avlegge eksamen. Dette vil medføre ett års forsinkelse i studiet.

Arbeidskravene er synliggjort i emnebeskrivelsene og må være vurdert til godkjent før eksamen kan gjennomføres.

Krav om obligatorisk tilstedeværelse

Ettersom studiet er prosessorientert og erfaringsbasert er tilstedeværelse særdeles viktig for at studentene skal klare å opparbeide seg tilfredsstillende læringsutbytte. Av den grunn settes det krav om obligatorisk tilstedeværelse på undervisningsdagene tilsvarende 80 % i hvert emne. I tilfeller der en students fravær av spesielle årsaker er større en 20 % kan faglærer, der denne mener det er nødvendig og hensiktsmessig, pålegge studenten å gjennomføre et alternativt opplegg for å tilfredsstille vilkårene for å gå opp til eksamen.

Krav om obligatorisk tilstedeværelse er også omtalt i emneplanene

Eksamenskandidatens rettigheter og plikter framgår av forskrift for studier og eksamen ved OsloMet. Forskriften beskriver blant annet vilkår for ny/utsatt eksamen, klageadgang og hva som regnes som fusk ved eksamen. 

• Godkjent av prodekan LUI 04.06.2014
• Redaksjonelle endringer 05.02.2015
• Siste endringer godkjent av prodekan LUI 09.12.2015
• Siste endringer godkjent av Utdanningsutvalget LUI 05.02.2018 

After completing the programme, the candidates are expected to be capable of providing satisfactory prehospital treatment to patients with acute and chronic somatic and mental illness, and be capable of independently continuing to develop their own competence.

After completing the programme, they are expected to have achieved the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has broad knowledge of the discipline's history, traditions, distinctive nature and place in society
• has broad knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• has knowledge of general pathology for all age groups
• has broad knowledge of the early symptoms and signs of serious mental and somatic illness
• has broad knowledge of correct prehospital diagnosis and treatment
• has broad knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration
• has broad knowledge of the principles for organising and working at different types of accident sites
• is capable of continuously updating his/her discipline knowledge
• is familiar with research and development work in the field
• has basic knowledge about research ethics, research design and research methods for obtaining and analysing material
• has broad knowledge of interdisciplinary communication and cooperation in the field of emergency medicine
• has broad knowledge of how the health service is organised
• has broad knowledge of health policy priorities and the legal framework for professional practice
• has knowledge of and understands health and illness in a multicultural perspective

Skills

The candidate

• is capable of observing, assessing, identifying and intervening in relation to symptoms and signs of illness and failure of patients' vital functions
• is capable of administering and monitoring pharmaceutical treatment in a satisfactory manner
• masters relevant medical technology equipment used for diagnosis and medical treatment
• masters documentation systems in patient treatment
• masters communication and conflict management
• is capable of managing and/or working at accident sites
• is capable of participating actively in emergency response planning
• has basic skills in formulating research questions, choosing research designs, choosing appropriate methods, analysing the material collected and communicating the results orally and in writing
• is capable of driving an emergency vehicle

General competence

The candidate

• is capable of acting in a sound professional manner in his/her practice as a paramedic and showing respect, care and empathy in his/her dealings with patients/users, next of kin and others
• is capable of evidence-based practice in prehospital work
• is capable of identifying ethical dilemmas in society and in practical health care work
• is capable of reflecting on his/her own professional practice
• is capable of reflecting on the challenges facing the health care professions in a multicultural society
• is capable of providing ethically and medically satisfactory prehospital diagnosis and treatment to acutely and chronically ill patients in accordance with health care legislation
• is capable of cooperating with other professionals in the specialist and municipal health service
• has a holistic approach to acutely and chronically ill patients and their next of kin in order to be able to meet the patients' physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs
• is capable of providing guidance in and communicating important theories, problems and solutions in the field, both orally, in writing and by means of other relevant forms of expression.

The programme comprises 13 compulsory courses, which make up a total of 180 credits. Each year of the programme has a scope of 60 credits. The courses build on each other to ensure progress with increasing requirements for knowledge and understanding of the profession. All the courses conclude with a final assessment.

The programme comprises both practical and theoretical tuition internally at the university and externally on practical training placements. Parts of the programme are taught jointly with other programmes at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

In the first year of the programme, human anatomy and physiology are important topics, along with knowledge of pharmacology, drug administration and drug calculations. Basic psychiatric and somatic pathology are also taught during this year of the programme. At the same time, the students shall acquire basic knowledge of society, including the cultural understanding and communication a paramedic needs in the practice of their profession. Another important area is medical-ethical issues linked to professional practice in contact with patients and next of kin in connection with acute and chronic illness. Students are also given an introduction to the legislation that governs their professional practice.

The second year of the programme deals with ambulance operations and the first part of the emergency medical conditions and their treatment. Traumatology (the study of accidents and their management) is another key subject, and students also do their first clinical training placement.

The third year of the programme deals with the second part of the emergency medical conditions, examination and treatment. Conflict management and special ethical challenges associated with the profession are also important. Practical training as a paramedic integrates ambulance operations and medical knowledge. The student also works on the bachelor's thesis during this year of the programme.

The academic year is 40 weeks long, and the expected normal workload is 40 hours per week. This includes scheduled activities, students' own activity and exams.

The following progress requirements apply to the programme:

• The student must have passed all courses in the first year of the programme in order to start the second year of the programme. Exception: The student must have passed the course PARA1500 Drug Calculations before starting PARAPRA1.
• The student must pass all courses in the second year of the programme in order to start the third year of the programme. Exception: The student must have passed the course PARAPRA1 Clinical Studies 1 before starting PARAPRA20 Clinical Studies 2.

The master’s programme is designed to be comprehensive, and the academic content and educational tools are interlinked, showing a clear context between learning outcome descriptions, learning activities and forms of assessment.

The Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences has three or four compulsory common courses, depending on the chosen specialisation. In addition to these, there are at least two compulsory specialisation courses for each specific specialisation, and a master’s thesis worth either 30 or 50 ECTS credits, depending on the specialisation. The students can also choose one or more elective courses depending on their chosen specialisation.

The courses in the programme description build to some extent on each other to ensure progress, with increasing requirements for knowledge and understanding within each specialisation. The courses are mainly taken over the course of the semester, with start-up at the start of the semester and examinations towards the end. The exceptions are certain compulsory specialisation courses that include external supervised practical training. For a full overview, see the tables below showing the normal structure of the programme for each specialisation.

The academic year is 40 weeks long, and the expected workload for a full-time student is 40 hours per week. This includes scheduled activities, students’ own study activity and examinations. The course descriptions provide more details about learning outcomes, work methods, coursework requirements and examinations. Tables 1 and 2 below show the course organisation for normal study progress for full-time students writing a master’s thesis worth 50 and 30 ECTS credits, respectively. The tables are read from left to right.

Content of compulsory common courses

The programme includes a compulsory common course MAVIT4100 Quality Improvement and Implementation of Evidence-based Practice, 10 ECTS credits. The purpose of this course is to enable students to actively contribute to promoting safe and high-quality health and care services. By health and care services is meant both public and approved private services, as well as health promoting work in the public and private sectors. The course introduces students to the organisation and management of health and care services. It also gives students experience of interprofessional quality improvement cooperation. Through the course, the students will learn about different quality improvement models and the interaction between user knowledge, experience-based knowledge and research-based knowledge in clinical decision-making processes.

There are also three common courses in the theory of science and research methods: MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits, MAVIT4060 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits and MAVIT4070 Research Design and Project Description, 10 ECTS credits. These courses aim to help the student to read, understand and critically assess research literature, to critically assess various sources of knowledge that form part of clinical decision-making processes, to acquire in-depth knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and lead up to the development of a project description for their master’s thesis.  

In the first course, MAVIT4050, the students are introduced to theory of science and research methods and research ethics.

The second course, MAVIT4060, provides students with a deeper understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods. These two courses are compulsory for all students taking the programme.

The third course, MAVIT4070, is compulsory for students on most specialisations. The students will work more thoroughly with their chosen method and develop a project description for their master’s thesis. This is to ensure that the students get to grips with work on their master’s thesis at an early stage.

Master’s thesis – 30 and 50 ECTS credits

The master’s thesis in the programme is worth 50 ECTS credits (MAVIT5900) or 30 ECTS credits (MAVIT5910/MAVITD5910/MAVITD5920), respectively. Whether the students are able to choose the scope of their master’s thesis depends on the specialisation they have been admitted to. Normally students will develop a project description as part of the course MAVIT4070 Research Design and Project Description, 10 ECTS credits. The project description is developed with the support of the lecturer, who quality assures the project with respect to scope and degree of difficulty.

The same requirements apply to scientific and research-related work regardless of the length of the thesis. Students can choose to write the master’s thesis individually or in pairs. Students can also apply to write the master’s thesis with students from other specialisations, provided that the scope of the master’s thesis is the same. On application, interdisciplinary innovation projects can be written in groups of up to four students. Students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors about possible project ideas.

Elective courses

In the course of the master’s programme, the students can choose one or more elective courses depending on their chosen specialisation. This does not apply to the two specialisations cancer nursing and public health nursing as they only have compulsory courses in their programme structures. Which elective courses that are available will vary. These elective courses cover a broad area of the health sciences. Students must apply for a place on elective courses no later than the semester before, subject to specific deadlines. There will be an upper limit for places on each elective course. Elective courses could be cancelled by the Faculty if enrolment is below the minimum of 6 students. More information about the elective courses can be found here. Informasjon om valgemner for master i helsevitenskap - Student - minside (oslomet.no)

The following courses are elective for all students taking the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences:

• MAVIT4400 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits. (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT4600 Supervision / Counselling, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT4800 Personalised Nutrition, 10 ECTS credits (SPRING AND AUTUMN)
• MAVIT4900 Quality of Life, 10 ECTS credits (SPRING)
• MAVIT5000 Advanced Education in Psychological Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Patients with Acquired Diseases, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT5100 Health communication 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT5200 The Health and Welfare of Migrant Populations, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MVAIT5300 Knowledge Translation, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT5400 Alliance and Shared Decision Making, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT5500 Adolescent Health, 10 ECTS credits. (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT5600 Physical Activity and Exercise in a Life Course Perspective and with a Special Focus on Aging, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAVIT5700 Pain – Multidimensional Assessment and Health Professional Interventions, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)

Students can also choose some compulsory specialisation courses from other specialisations as elective courses. This is on condition that the student meets the prerequisite requirements given in the relevant course description and that there is a place on the course. This applies to:

• MAEMP4100 Public Health, Empowerment and Health Promotion, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAEMP4200 Health Pedagogy, 10 ECTS credits (SPRING)
• MAHAB4100 Coping and Participation in the Rehabilitation Process, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MERG4100 The Knowledge Base for Occupation and Participation, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAERN4100 Energy and Nutrients, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MABU4100 Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents - Part 1, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAELD4100 Physiotherapy for Home-dwelling Older Adults, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAELD4200 Physiotherapy for Older Adults with a Disability, 10 ECTS credits (SPRING)
• MAMUS4100 Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 1, 10 ECTS credits (AUTUMN)
• MAMUS4200 Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 2, 10 ECTS credits (SPRING)
• MAKLI4200 Practical Ethics, 10 ECTS credits (SPRING)

Study progress                                                                   

The following progress requirements apply to the programme:

• All courses in the programme must be passed before the student can submit their master's thesis for assessment.
• Some courses may have separate progress requirements; see the individual course descriptions.

See the course descriptions for MAPHN4100 and MAPHN4200 for a more detailed description of the content of the specialisation courses.

The increasing globalisation of the labour market makes international experience and knowledge of languages and cultures increasingly important. Internationalisation contributes to raising the quality of education and strengthens the academic community relating to the master’s programme, at the same time as it strengthens the students as global citizens.

The programme has a focus on multicultural and global problems. This approach contributes to an increased understanding and improves the students' ability to work in a professional capacity in a multicultural society. The students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the syllabus, which comprises both textbooks and international research literature.

The staff’s network, research collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in other countries contribute to internationalisation. The programme is represented in international networks.

OsloMet has exchange agreements with educational institutions in Europe and worldwide.

Courses adapted to incoming exchange students

The following courses have been adapted for incoming exchange students:

• MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4060 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4100 Quality Improvement and Implementation of Evidence-based Practice, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPHN4100 National and Global Nutrition Challenges, 10 ECTS credits
• MAPHN4200 Public Health Nutrition Policies and Interventions, 10 ECTS credits
• MAMUS4100 Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions – Part 1, 10 ECTS credits
• MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT4900 Quality of Life, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5200 The Health and Welfare of Migrant Populations, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5400 Alliance and Shared Decision Making, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5600 Physical Activity and Exercise in a Life Course Perspective and with a Special Focus on Aging, 10 ECTS credits
• MAVIT5700 Pain – Multidimensional Assessment and Health Professional Interventions, 10 ECTS credits

The course MAVIT4100 Quality Improvement and Implementation of Evidence-based Practice will always be taught in English. The other courses listed above will be taught in English if international students have registered for them. Otherwise, courses will generally be taught in Norwegian.

Semesters adapted to outbound exchange students

Students who wish to take courses at an educational institution abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange in the third semester. Students admitted to a specialisation that as a norm has a master’s thesis worth 50 ECTS credits can apply to instead write a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS credits to realize this. The students are responsible for finding relevant courses at partner institutions and must apply to have them approved in advance. An international coordinator can provide guidance in relation to selecting a course. 

Reference is otherwise made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University has established cooperation with universities and university colleges in and outside Europe, and is a member of different academic networks. Students can apply to take parts of the programme abroad, preferably at institutions that OsloMet cooperates with. Stays abroad are normally for three to six months.

The programme uses guest lecturers from foreign cooperating institutions and the programme's own lecturers gain knowledge and experience through exchanges with the same institutions.

The whole or parts of the fourth semester are particularly suitable for exchanges. It is also possible to apply for an international exchange in PARA3900 to write the bachelor's thesis under supervision at an institution abroad. In addition, it is possible to apply for a shorter international exchange in connection with PARAPRA20 Clinical studies, provided that the student has not already had an international exchange in connection with PARAPRA1.

The primary language of instruction is Norwegian, but teaching in English is offered if English-speaking students have been accepted to the course PARA2200. Exam questions in English are prepared as necessary. Required coursework and exam papers can be written in one of the Scandinavian languages or in English.

Reference is made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

Required coursework is all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for being permitted to take the assessment/exam and/or complete practical training. Required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. The coursework requirements for each course are described in the relevant course description.

The programme has coursework requirements in the form of compulsory attendance, written assignments and practical tests.

Compulsory attendance

Attendance is compulsory in areas that are important to the competence of a paramedic, and where the student cannot acquire knowledge and skills through self-study. This means that attending the following activities is compulsory:

• seminar days
• study groups
• simulation and skills training and skills tests
• observational practice

Other activities may also be subject to compulsory attendance requirements.

There is:

• a 90% compulsory attendance requirement at all simulation and skills training and observational practice
• an 80% attendance requirement at seminars and study groups

Students are themselves responsible for ensuring that they meet the attendance requirements. If a student exceeds the maximum limit for absence, the person responsible for the course will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements, for example individual written assignments. If it is not possible to compensate for absence, the student must take the course with the next class. Whether or not it is possible to compensate for absence depends on the extent of the student's absence and which activities he/she has missed.

Written assignments

Several courses have compulsory written assignments, logs or reports as part of their coursework requirements. Feedback is contingent on the written work being submitted by the stipulated deadlines. Written work that is not approved must be reworked before re-submission. If the work is not approved on re-submission, the student cannot take the ordinary exam/assessment.

Students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled exam. If an assignment is not approved the third time it is submitted, the student must re-take the course with the next class.

More detailed requirements for written work, deadlines etc. are set out in the teaching plan for the course in question. Practical tests Practical skills that are important for professional practice as a paramedic are tested in practical tests. If a student's practical test is assessed as 'not approved', he/she will be given another attempt before the ordinary exam. The student cannot sit the ordinary exam if the practical test is not approved after two attempts.

Students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled exam. If the test is not approved after three attempts, the student must take the course with the next class.

The student will encounter different forms of assessment during the programme. The forms of assessment shall ensure a continuous process towards a twofold objective: promote learning and document the student's competence as sufficient action competence and readiness to act as a paramedic. By giving the student qualified and frequent feedback, both in relation to processes and products, the information about the competence achieved can motivate the students for further efforts and identify any need to adjust learning methods.

Formative assessment (midway assessment) is carried out in the study groups, the simulation and skills centre, seminars and during clinical training.

The summative assessments (product assessment) that take place at the end of each course, are based on the learning outcomes for the course, and on whether the student has achieved the planned learning outcome.

In theoretical courses, the grades pass/fail or letter grades from A to F are used, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade. The grade F means that the student has failed the exam. The grades pass/fail are used for the assessment of clinical training.

The assessments are carried out in accordance with the applicable rules set out in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges, the Regulations Relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet, and the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet.

The required coursework in the courses must be approved before the student can take the exam. See the course descriptions for more detailed provisions.

Resit and rescheduled exams are carried out in the same manner as the ordinary exam unless otherwise specified in the course description. In special cases, resit and rescheduled exams in courses with group exams may be held as individual exams.

For courses where a percentage of the exam papers are randomly selected for assessment by an external examiner, the external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students. In such cases, one external and one internal examiner will first grade the selected papers. The internal examiner then continues grading the rest of the papers together with another internal examiner. The assessments from the first part are summarised to serve as guidelines for the assessments carried out by the two internal examiners.

The grade given for a written exam can be appealed, cf. Section 5-3 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and Section 7-3 (2) of the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. It is not possible to appeal the grades awarded for oral and practical exams. For a group exam, the result of an appeal will only have consequences for the candidates who submitted the appeal. This means that all members of the group do not have to participate in the appeal.

Assessment during clinical training

During clinical training, assessment is linked to different learning activities, the expectation clarification discussion and midway and final assessments. During the period of practical training, the student shall prepare personal objectives based on the purpose of and the assessment basis for the period. The learning objectives are discussed with the practical training supervisor and the university's contact lecturer.

Students prepare for assessment by reviewing documents that document learning activities and outcomes (for example logs, personal objectives, feedback from fellow students and supervisors etc.) and by considering how this realises the points in the practical training document.

Students are entitled to regular supervision and feedback during their studies, so that they are always aware of how they are doing in relation to the learning outcomes defined for the course.

Midway assessment

The purpose of the midway assessment is to give students feedback on how they are doing in the clinical training. The student should be an active participant in the discussion about what he/she wants and needs in order to achieve the learning outcomes by the end of the practical training course. The practical training document for the course in question forms the basis for this discussion.

If doubt arises as to whether a student will be able to achieve the learning outcomes and pass the practical training course, the student must receive a written midway assessment. The student is then invited to a meeting with the supervisor and the university contact lecturer. Such meetings must be held no later than three weeks before the end of the course, and always at such a time that the student has an opportunity to demonstrate satisfactory progress during the remainder of the course to pass.

During the meeting, the student must be given written notice that there is doubt about whether he/she will be able to achieve the learning outcomes required to pass the practical training course. The meeting also forms the basis for a learning objectives contract for the remaining part of the course. The contract should describe the obligations that the student, the supervisor and the contact lecturer have agreed on. The supervisor will send copies of the documents from the meeting to the Section for Academic Affairs.

Final assessment

At the end of each clinical training course, a final assessment is made in relation to the learning outcomes for the course in question. The assessment should be based on assessments made throughout the course. The assessment result and description of what has been assessed must be signed by the student, the supervisor and the contact lecturer. Students shall receive a copy of their written assessment. The practical training document serves as a tool and documentation in connection with the assessment.

In order to pass the courses of clinical training, the student must attend at least 90% of the planned activities. Absence of between 10 and 20% can be made up for by agreement with the practical training supervisor. If absence exceeds 20%, the student must retake the course in its entirety. This leads to delayed progress and must be seen in conjunction with the student's individual education plan. The preparatory meeting for practical training is regarded part of the practical training and is therefore compulsory.

If a student is awarded a 'Fail' for a practical training course, the whole course or parts of it must be retaken. Students who fail the same practical training course twice will normally have to leave the programme.

If, after the notification deadline, (cf. the Regulations Relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet Section 8-2, third paragraph) conditions of such a nature arise that they would undoubtedly have resulted in the practical training course being failed had they arisen earlier, the grade 'Fail' may still be awarded. If a student fails a period of practical training, a copy of the assessment form must be sent to the Section for Academic Affairs. If special reasons exist, the student can apply to the faculty's Practical Training Committee for a third and final practical training attempt. The Section for Academic Affairs can provide further information about this.

Transfer discussion

The practical training document from the previous practical training course must be shown to the supervisors (contact lecturer and practical training supervisor) during the next practical training course. The student must bring the practical training document. If necessary, the student can be called in for a discussion with the previous and new supervisor prior to the next practical training course. In some cases, the programme coordinator and a representative of the Section for Academic Affairs may also participate in the discussion.

External programme supervisor scheme

An external programme supervisor scheme exists for the programme as required by the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet.

Over a three-year period, the external programme supervisor will carry out the following supervision of the programme:

• Supervise the assessments given and assessment processes for selected courses in the bachelor's programme
• Evaluate exam assignments and assessment criteria for grading in each selected course
• Assess the connections between the programme description's learning outcome descriptions, teaching arrangements and types of assessment
• Give the academic environment feedback and advice that can be used in the ongoing work on programme quality.

The external programme supervisor shall prepare an annual supervisory report. The report forms part of the basis for the programme's evaluation of the quality of education.

Suitability assessment

Diplomas for the completed programme will only be awarded to graduates who are suited to practise the profession. A student who represents a potential threat to the life, physical or mental health, rights and security of his/her patients, clients and users is not suited for the profession.

Suitability assessments are made on a continuous basis throughout the study programme, and will be included in the overall assessment of the students' professional and personal suitability for work as health personnel. Students who demonstrate little ability to master the paramedic profession must be informed of this at the earliest possible stage of the programme. They will be given supervision and advice on how to improve, or be advised to leave the programme. Special suitability assessments are used in special cases, cf. the Regulations concerning Suitability Assessment in Higher Education: https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2006-06-30-859

Programme description:

Approved by: The Academic Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences 19 September 2012 Valid from: Autumn 2014

Last amendments approved by the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences 25 January 2022

The programme description applies to students starting the programme in 2020