- 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 or equivalent part-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; Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG); Hepatitis B immunisation; First Aid and CPR training.
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 to 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109
LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
PAR101 Paramedic Professional Studies
PAR102 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Clinical Foundations
PAR103 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (14)
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
HLT221 Human Pathophysiology
HLT301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
PAR201 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Community Paramedicine
PAR202 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Medical
PAR203 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
PAR211 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
PAR212 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma
PAR222 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
PAR301 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Neonatal Health
PAR302 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Substance Use and Toxicology
PAR311 Leadership in Clinical Practice
PAR312 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
PAR321 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice
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 | ||||
| LFS103 Introductory Bioscience |
| 12 | Pre: The online course offering is not available to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery due to external accreditation. Anti: LFS100 | |
| PAR101 Paramedic Professional Studies |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 | |
| SCI110 Science Research Methods |
| 12 | Anti: SCI201 or CPH261 | |
| LFS112 Human Physiology |
| 12 | Anti: LFS201 or LFS202 or LFS203 | |
| LFS122 Human Anatomy |
| 12 | ||
| PAR102 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Clinical Foundations |
| 12 | Pre: PAR101 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 | |
| PUB112 Public Health Foundations |
| 12 | ||
| PAR103 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1 |
| 12 | Pre: PAR101 and PAR102 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
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 Human Pathophysiology |
| 12 | Pre: LFS112 or HLT100 and enrolled in Program SC211, SC304, SC306, SC367, SC391, SC392, SC394, SC395, SC346 or UB001 Anti: LFS203 or LFS303 or NUR221 or PAR221 |
| PAR201 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Community Paramedicine |
| 12 | Pre: HLT100 or (LFS112 and LFS122) and PAR103 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR211 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies |
| 12 | Pre: PAR103 and LFS112 and LFS122 and enrolled in Program SC395 |
| PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health |
| 12 | |
| BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology |
| 12 | Pre: LFS201 or LFS203 or (LFS112 and LFS122) or (HLT100 and enrolled in SC395 or SC306) Anti: BIM261 |
| PAR202 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Medical |
| 12 | Pre: (PAR211 or PAR204) and HLT221 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR301 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Neonatal Health |
| 12 | Pre: PAR202 and PAR212 and enrolled in the Program SC395 or SC306 or HLT202 and enrolled in the Program SC393 |
| PAR222 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services) |
| 12 | Pre: PAR101 and PAR103 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR203 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2 |
| 12 | Pre: PAR103 and PAR202 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
Year 3
- Six (6) required courses
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLT301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care |
| 12 | Pre: NUR141, NUR117, HLT207 or PAR103 Anti: PAR341 or NUR301 |
| PAR212 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma |
| 12 | Pre: PAR211 or PAR204 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR311 Leadership in Clinical Practice |
| 12 | Pre: PAR102 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR302 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Substance Use and Toxicology |
| 12 | Pre: BIM263 and HLT221 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR312 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3 |
| 12 | Pre: PAR203 and PAR301 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |
| PAR321 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice |
| 12 | Pre: PAR203 and PAR301 and enrolled in Program SC395 or SC306 |