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Bachelor of Paramedicine

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

Confidently provide healthcare in a community-based setting. Paramedics are often the first contacts for people who require emergency primary healthcare. This program will provide you with a strong foundation in clinical sciences and paramedicine.

In this program you will:

  • Explore all areas of paramedic practice including human pathophysiology, behavioural health, pharmacology, clinical leadership, and legal and ethical practice

  • Learn from experienced paramedics and other professionals to provide you with clinical knowledge, skills and practice

  • Gain hands-on experience through real-life simulations in our specialised paramedic labs and complete clinical placements

  • Be eligible on graduation to apply to AHPRA for registration as a Registered Paramedic and membership with the Australasian College of Paramedicine

General Eligibility

ATAR/Rank: 82.00

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Introductory courses (9) 108 units:

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Professional Health Communication

  • Introductory Bioscience

  • Paramedic Professional Studies

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Clinical Foundations

  • Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1

  • Applied Psychology in Health Care

  • Public Health Foundations

  • Science Research Methods

Developing courses (9) 108 units:

  • Introduction to Pharmacology

  • Human Pathophysiology

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Cardiology

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Community Paramedicine

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Medical

  • Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Respiratory and Immunology

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma

  • Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)

Graduate courses (6) 72 units:

  • Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Child Health

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Substance Misuse and Toxicology

  • Leadership in Clinical Practice

  • Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3

  • Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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