Now HECS Free for subjects studied in 2013 for employees of Tasmania, NSW and Queensland State Ambulance Services
The University of Tasmania has been able to expand on its existing partnerships with the Ambulance Service of New South Wales and Ambulance Tasmania to offer the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) HECS free in 2013 to employees of both ambulance services. HECS Fees are waived for units undertaken in 2013. This will be the last year that HECS exemption will be offered; studies from 2014 onward may NOT be exempt from HECS.
The University of Tasmania has offered the Associate Degree in Paramedic Studies since 2006, and is now offering the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice. The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway) will facilitate currently practicing paramedics transitioning to the Bachelor Degree.
The course is made up of a number of paramedic-specific units and additional health care units. The paramedic specific units are delivered by experienced paramedics within the School of Medicine which expand on existing knowledge and skills held by paramedic graduates in areas such as health, clinical assessment, clinical skills, pharmacology clinical research and professionalism.
The additional units provide important health care education and professional skills which are delivered by other schools within the Faculty of Health Science.
Entry into the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway) is restricted to qualified paramedics who have graduated from any of the following:
The Council of Ambulance Authorities have expressed the Bachelor Degree as the base educational level for future paramedic practice. Paramedic practice is a rapidly expanding profession, completion of a bachelor degree will allow graduates to increase their professional knowledge and standing, and access ongoing professional qualifications at higher degree levels.
As an evolving profession, paramedics completing their degree conversion will be able to participate in research, life-long learning and best practice principles.
The Diploma structure includes 10 units and can be undertaken part time over a minimum recommended period of 2 years. Refer to the enrolment pattern (PDF 102.7 KB) for more information.
The Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree structure includes 8 units (6 core units plus 2 elective units) and can be undertaken part time over a minimum recommended period of 2 years. Refer to the enrolment pattern (PDF 100.6 KB) for more information.
For course academic inquiries, email: paramedic.pathways@utas.edu.au
DHHS staff members are encouraged to take advantage of the UTAS/DHHS scholarship for professional development, for further information visit Department of Health and Human Services (Tasmania) Employee Personal Development Opportunity.