Learn how to save lives in emergency situations and qualify as a paramedic.
Gain a strong foundation in clinical and paramedic sciences. 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 community. Develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and ambulance service placements. Paramedic practice is studied across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice.
Gain a strong foundation in clinical and paramedic sciences. 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 community. Develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and ambulance service placements. Paramedic practice is studied across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice.
Post-admission requirements
Before undertaking clinical placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and other clinical placement providers, students must:
- undergo a health and medical assessment with approved providers,
- complete a health-related fitness assessment with approved providers,
- provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunity or inability to seroconvert,
- undergo a criminal history check,
- obtain and maintain a current senior first aid and CPR certificate, and
- obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG).
Students can access important information about clinical placement on the Queensland Ambulance Services (QAS) website and 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 several months to be finalised and should be started as soon as students are accepted into the Bachelor of Paramedic Science.
Career opportunities
Ambulance paramedic, pre-hospital emergency care, aeromedical, rescue and retrieval, remote and rural healthcare, clinical education.
Membership
Paramedics Australasia; Student Paramedics Australasia (SPA).
Program structure
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 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