THE first group of students to study for the paramedic practice Diploma in Higher Education has graduated from the University of Cumbria.
They include Amelia Murphy, 20, who has wanted to become a paramedic since she was a child.
Rewarded for her academic prowess in a landmark ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral, she received the Jim Cox prize for the most inspirational student.
She explained: “It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for so long and today I can’t quite believe I’ve not only got the qualifications I need, but have won an award too.”
Her principal lecturer, Stewart Ralph, said it was the first group to study for the paramedic practice higher education diploma and praised the 18 student trail-blazers who completed the course at UoC’s Ambleside campus.
He said: “Amelia stood out, achieving an average 80 per cent success rate. She has a fantastic ability to soak information and then apply it academically and practically.”
Amelia is all set to join the East Midlands Ambulance Service in September.
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