Program Overview

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Bachelor of Paramedicine

Overview

The Bachelor of Paramedicine is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. The course focuses on mastering patient care, assessment, and treatment, as well as leading emergency health care teams with confidence. Students will learn safe work practices and integrate their skills within the broader health care system, analyzing sociological, psychological, legal, and ethical aspects of paramedic practice.

Course Offerings

• Mode of Delivery: In person
• Study Load: Full time & Part time
• Student Type: Domestic, Onshore international
• Offer Status: Active
• Additional Information: The course offering is delivered with weekly face-to-face classes, requiring students to attend in person for compulsory practical activities and learning. Clinical placements with SA Ambulance Service across Adelaide and regional South Australia are also undertaken.

Program of Study

To qualify for the Bachelor of Paramedicine, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic. The program is structured over three years, with core topics in each year.

Year 1 - Core Topics

• HLTH1306: Understanding Health, Illness, and Health and Social Care in Australia (4.5 Units)
• MMED1005: How Your Body Works: Human Physiology and Structure (4.5 Units)
• PARA1000: Introduction to Paramedic Practice (4.5 Units)
• PARA1001: Integrating Cultural Safety and Indigenous Health with Paramedic Professional Practice (4.5 Units)
• PARA1005: Introduction to Traumatic Emergencies (4.5 Units)
• PARA1006: Introduction to Medical Emergencies (4.5 Units)
• PARA1007: Contemporary Approaches to Lifestyle Management (4.5 Units)
• PARA1008: Integrated Clinical Physiology for Paramedics (4.5 Units)

Year 2 - Core Topics

• HLTH2101: Critical Social Analysis of Health (4.5 Units)
• HLTH2105: Health: A Psychological Perspective (4.5 Units)
• PARA2000: Pathophysiology 1 (4.5 Units)
• PARA2001: Pathophysiology 2A (4.5 Units)
• PARA2002: Paramedic Practice 1 (4.5 Units)
• PARA2003: Pathophysiology 2B (4.5 Units)
• PARA2005: Pathophysiology 3 (4.5 Units)
• PARA2007: Paramedic Practice 2 (4.5 Units)

Year 3 - Core Topics

• PARA3000: Clinical Assessment (4.5 Units)
• PARA3001: Paramedic Law and Ethics (4.5 Units)
• PARA3002: Integrated Paramedic Practice (4.5 Units)
• PARA3004: Research Fundamentals for Contemporary Paramedicine (4.5 Units)
• PARA3006: Applied Pharmacology (4.5 Units)
• PARA3007: Applied Paramedic Practice (4.5 Units)
• PARA3008: Pathophysiology 4 (4.5 Units)
• PARA3009: Mental Health Emergencies (4.5 Units)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements. International students must also meet the English Language requirements.

Aims

The course aims to:

• Provide a broad-based education covering the knowledge and skills required for paramedic practice.
• Encourage an appreciation of global trends in pre-hospital care.
• Equip graduates to function effectively as health care professionals.
• Foster critical thinking and resourcefulness.
• Promote a commitment to professionalism and contributions to the development of a national professional entity within the evolving paramedic profession.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a sound underpinning knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
2. Demonstrate competence at patient care through effective patient assessment, diagnoses, treatment, and evaluation of care provided.
3. Direct an emergency health care team in a complex operation through effective leadership and communication.
4. Apply principles of safe work practices in the environment of out-of-hospital care.
5. Integrate paramedic practice within the broader context of health care.
6. Analyze the sociological, psychological, legal, and ethical aspects of paramedic practice.
7. Synthesize effective oral presentation skills and professional writing.
8. Discuss the obligation for development of the profession and self through lifelong learning.
9. Identify the link between evidence-based practice and clinical practice guidelines.
10. Discuss the variations in paramedic practice across Australia and the World.
11. Identify specific health care issues of indigenous people and outline strategies for effective delivery of care.

Student Progression Rules

Failure to complete the course within 6 consecutive years may constitute evidence of not meeting academic requirements. A student who fails the clinical placement component of any topic will receive a Fail grade for that topic and may be removed from a clinical placement for unprofessional behavior and/or unsafe practice.

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

The course is accredited by the Paramedicine Board of Australia for registration as a paramedic in Australia.

Qualification Title(s)

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Associations

• HBMS Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) - 1 year
• HBPARAM Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) - 1 year

College

College of Medicine and Public Health

Unit Value

108

Course Type

Course

Level of Study

Undergraduate

AQF Level

7 Bachelor degree

Standard Full-time Duration

3 Year/s

Maximum Time Allowed (Years)

6

CRICOS Code

K