- On-road clinical placements with QAS Ambulance Paramedics
- Academics are clinical experts in the industry
- Excellent employment opportunities—paramedics are in demand
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Award abbreviation: BParamedicSc
QTAC code: 013431
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-11 / Rank-78
Duration: 3 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Biology; and at least one of the other sciences
Recommended prior preparation: Criminal History check; hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card); Hepatitis B immunisation; First Aid and CPR training; and refer to QAS clinical placement information.
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC395
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Prepare for employment as a qualified Paramedic within Australia.
In this program you gain a strong foundation in clinical and paramedic sciences, and examine the contemporary role of paramedics as both professionals within the community and as an integral part of the greater medical, allied health and emergency services team. You develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and industry on-road ambulance placements. Paramedic practice is included across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice.
Additional admission requirements
This program has higher English language proficiency requirements than most other programs at this level offered by the University.
Refer to the English language requirements for more information.
Clinical placement information
Students can access important information about clinical placement on the Queensland Ambulance Services (QAS) website—refer to the University Undergraduate Clinical Placement Information Kit.
Students are required to have undertaken, completed and presented proof of all QAS mandatory requirements, prior to being approved by QAS for clinical placement. Some pre-clinical requirements, can take many months to be finalised and should be started as soon as students are accepted into the Bachelor of Paramedic Science in order to be meet mandatory QAS requirements.
Post-admission requirements
It is recommended you obtain a current (Senior) First Aid Certificate before undertaking on-road ambulance placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Career opportunities
Ambulance paramedic, pre-hospital emergency care, aeromedical, rescue and retrieval, remote and rural health care, clinical education throughout Australia and Internationally.
Professional recognition
Students may apply for membership with Paramedics Australasia, and their special interest group Student Paramedics Australasia (SPA).
Graduates are eligible for full membership of Paramedics Australasia.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all required courses as listed below
- Complete all clinical practicum courses
- To undertake clinical practicum in Queensland with QAS, you must meet the minimum requirements, by the start of semester. Please refer to the QAS website www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/recruitment Undergraduate Clinical Placement Information Kit
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, clinical scenarios (OSCA’s) and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Students will be required to cover all additional costs associated with this program. Information outlining the current requirements will be made available to all prospective applicants, and students will be provided more detailed information on starting the program.
- Some courses within this program must be completed over the Summer and Winter Semesters and require students to commit to full-time unpaid employment.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LFS103 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS112 Paramedic - Medical Emergencies 2
LFS122 Paramedic - Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Geriatrics
PAR101 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
PAR102 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
PAR103 Challenges to Mental Health
PUB104 Paramedic -Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
PUB112 Clinical Leadership, Supervision and Education
SCI110 Paramedic - Primary Care Practice
Advanced courses (14)
BIM263 Paramedic Practicum 4
HLT221 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
HLT301 Communication and Thought
PAR201 Introductory Bioscience
PAR202 Human Physiology
PAR203 Human Anatomy
PAR211 Paramedic Professional Studies
PAR212 Paramedic Clinical Foundations
PAR222 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
PAR301 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PAR302 Public Health Foundations
PAR311 Science Research Methods
PAR312 Introduction to Pharmacology
PAR321 Human Pathophysiology
Study Plan
This Bachelor of Paramedic Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Nine (9) required courses:
COR109 and SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
PAR103 should be studied in Session 11 or Session 2 during the Summer break
Required courses (9)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Families: challenges, critique and change | |||
| LFS103 Critical Social Work in Health | |||
| PAR101 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1 | |||
| SCI110 Master of Social Work Field Education 2 | |||
| LFS112 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1 | |||
| LFS122 Master of Social Work Field Education 2 | |||
| PAR102 Advanced Statistics in Psychology | |||
| PUB112 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology | |||
| PAR103 Professional Practice of Psychology |
Year 2
- Nine (9) required courses:
PAR203 should be studied in Session 6 during the Winter mid-year break.
Required coures (9)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT221 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology | |||
| PAR201 Research Dissertation A | |||
| PAR211 Research Dissertation B | |||
| PUB104 Communication and Thought | |||
| BIM263 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| PAR202 Paramedic Professional Studies | |||
| PAR301 Science Research Methods | |||
| PAR222 Human Physiology | |||
| PAR203 Human Anatomy |
Year 3
- Six (6) required courses
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT301 Paramedic Clinical Foundations | |||
| PAR212 Public Health Foundations | |||
| PAR311 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1 | |||
| PAR302 Human Pathophysiology | |||
| PAR312 Paramedic Clinical Systems | |||
| PAR321 Paramedic - Medical Emergencies 1 |