Bachelor of Paramedicine

Program Overview

This three-year paramedic degree program provides a comprehensive foundation in medical knowledge, clinical skills, and ethical principles. Students engage in hands-on work integrated learning experiences throughout the program, preparing them for a career as a graduate-level paramedic in Australia and beyond. The program also explores specialized areas such as mental health, community paramedicine, and major incident management.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

• Trimester 1
• Introduction to Paramedic Practice - 1811MED (10 credit points)
• Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan - 1804NRS (10 credit points)
• Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC (10 credit points)
• Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC (10 credit points)
• Trimester 2
• Expanding Paramedic Practice - 1812MED (10 credit points)
• Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC (10 credit points)
• Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED (10 credit points)
• Trimester 3
• Work Integrated Learning 1 - 1801MED (10 credit points)
• Science of Infection Control - 3001MSC (10 credit points)

Year 2

• Trimester 1
• Medical and Toxicological Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2814MED (10 credit points)
• Cardiac Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2811MED (10 credit points)
• First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED (10 credit points)
• Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare - 2805NRS (10 credit points)
• Trimester 2
• Public Health Research Methods - 2214MED (10 credit points)
• Respiratory Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2812MED (10 credit points)
• Trauma and Environmental Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2820MED (10 credit points)
• Pharmacology - 2018PHM (10 credit points)
• Trimester 3
• Work Integrated Learning 2 - 2801MED (10 credit points)

Year 3

• Trimester 1
• Work Integrated Learning 3 - 3801MED (10 credit points)
• Major Incident Management in Paramedic Practice - 3811MED (10 credit points)
• Mental Health Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 3810MED (10 credit points)
• Trimester 2
• Maternal and Neonatal Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 3820MED (10 credit points)

Careers:

Graduates of this degree will be able to apply for employment as a graduate level paramedic within Australia (following registration) and a number of other countries. Other careers areas may also include the military, mining and other commercial paramedic opportunities.