Overview 2023
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This course is no longer accepting applications. Please see 53X Bachelor of Paramedicine.
If you are compassionate, committed and want to make a difference in your community then a career in Paramedicine may be right for you.
The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice degree is offered in Hobart TAS, and in Rozelle NSW. This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to assess and manage the broad range of out-of-hospital clinical presentations within a safe, effective and ethical practice framework, preparing you for a role as a paramedic.
The degree will include a number of opportunities to learn in a simulated environment and in the real-world. This includes in the University's ambulance simulation vehicle, and in practice at various ambulance stations and other specialist health facilities, such as hospitals and aged care organisations.
Course objectives
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice, you will have the knowledge and skills to assess and manage the broad range of clinical presentations in an out-of-hospital setting.
You will understand the importance of critical, informed clinical reasoning in the context of the out-of-hospital care of the undifferentiated patient, in situations often complicated by unpredictable and challenging environments.
Learning Outcomes
Practical experience
Students will undertake clinical placements in various ambulance stations and other specialist health facilities, such as hospitals. The student will be responsible for their transport and other associated costs during these clinical placements.
In addition to experience in healthcare settings, you will also have the opportunity to:
- Access the latest technology and modern simulation equipment in both Hobart and Rozelle
- Undertake interdisciplinary learning activities with students studying other health courses such as nursing and medicine
- Participate in community engagement activities such as Open Day
"The opportunity to work alongside Tasmanian paramedics confirmed for me that a career in Paramedicine was something that I would enjoy."
Professional Experience Placement Requirements
Safety in Practice Compliance
All students enrolling in College of Health and Medicine programs which include a professional experience placement component, laboratory and/or field activity are required to establish and maintain their capacity to practice safely via Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation.
The College, in accordance with Safety in Practice Compliance and Risk Assessment Procedure (PDF), assesses student compliance with Safety in Practice Requirements, which include:
- national criminal history;
- working with children registration;
- medical, physical and psychological capacity to safely undertake the College of Health and Medicine Mandatory Functional Requirements (PDF); and
- infectious disease and immunisation status.
National criminal history and medical, physical and psychological disclosures can inhibit student eligibility to participate in courses. Students must submit the Safety in Practice Requirements compliance documentation to enable risk assessment to be completed before:
- semester one census date annually; or
- in case of late enrolment, prior to beginning study.
The exceptions are the Working with Children Registration and Immunisation Record Card check, which must be completed 4 weeks prior to first PEP.
Career outcomes
You could find work as a paramedic in organisations such as:
- Your state based emergency service around Australia or New Zealand
- International ambulance services
- Industry emergency response units
- Non-emergency transport
- Community based emergency health settings
"The Fast-track option persuaded me to study at the University of Tasmania because it means that I can get into the workforce earlier than other options."
Course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
Delivery of health services requires the application of proven interventions. Practitioners in health service areas must be able to evaluate information they receive to make evidence-based decisions in order to justify their care. This unit enables participants to understand the…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Semester 2
The content of Fundamentals of Bioscience is based on the structural organisation of the human body and the general functions of the body systems, with particular emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Major concepts of human biology are…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Spring School
This unit explores how legal and ethical principles inform the practice of healthcare professionals in Australia. You will gain knowledge of the fundamental legal and ethical principles governing practice and reflect on how to apply these in everyday situations. Through…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CNA308 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Choice - Student Electives
Year 2
Semester 1
CAA206 is the second of two medical emergency units. This unit will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, assess and manage the common cardiovascular and respiratory medical emergencies that may be encountered in the out-of-hospital setting.…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA206 Medical Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice 2
Pharmacology is the study of drugs, including their actions and effects on the human body. This unit introduces you to the discipline of pharmacology by examining key areas of health and disease, the mechanisms whereby drugs elicit responses in cells,…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Health Study Period 3 | ||||
| Rozelle - Sydney | Health Study Period 3 | ||||
This unit builds on the basic knowledge from CXA107 Fundamentals of Bioscience to develop an understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and immune systems. Principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology are introduced and, through…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
Semester 2
This is the second clinical placement unit which focuses on interprofessional and rural paramedic practice. Students will be exposed to the clinical environment in association with other professions, working as a Paramedic in the rural health care team will be…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA207 Interprofessional Clinical Placement 2
This unit will help you develop a systematic approach to assessment and care of patients following trauma. You will further refine your clinical reasoning skills, patient communication, clinical judgement and critical thinking in the context of patients experiencing minor and…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA306 Trauma Care in Out-of-Hospital Practice
This unit aims to broaden students understanding of the Australia Health Care System and its operation. It provides the opportunity for students to critically analyse and review the current and emerging challenges in health care delivery. Weekly topics will explore…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Health Study Period 3 | ||||
View all details for CXA309 Health Services and Health Informatics
In Bioscience 2 (CXA310), you will build on your knowledge base from Bioscience 1 (CXA204), Fundamentals of Bioscience (CXA107) and your clinical practice to continue to develop an understanding of the biological basis of health care. This unit contributes to…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Spring School
This is the final unit which completes the students' preparation to work as a beginning practitioner Graduate Paramedic. This capstone unit is the third clinical placement which focuses on consolidation all the knowledge and skills the student has acquired during…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA208 Emergency Ambulance Clinical Placement 3
This unit will reaffirm the importance of employing a systematic approach to patient care, in particular relating to unique environmental emergencies and will prepare you for practice as a beginning paramedic practitioner. You will further develop clinical reasoning skills, patient…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA305 Environmental Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice
This unit will build upon previous paramedic studies to develop the students' knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of obstetric and paediatric patients in the out-of-hospital setting. These patient groups have unique anatomical and physiological variances which require…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA307 Obstetrics and Paediatrics in Paramedic Practice
This unit is intended to integrate the paramedic student’s knowledge and practice, preparing them to work as a beginning out-of-hospital practitioner. This unit will develop the research, ethical practice and professional development skills required of a health care professional, focusing…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA309 Professional Development in Paramedic Practice
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
53A Bachelor of Paramedic Practice Admissions Requirements Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years) This course does use ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. Applicants with previous higher education study • Completed UTAS Diploma, as specified by the College of Health and Medicine (or equivalent at any Australian higher education provider or equivalent overseas qualification); OR • Partially completed course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification). Applicants must have completed the equivalent of at least four units of study (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units, the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made. Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study • Completed Diploma as specified by the College of Health and Medicine Applications on the basis of work or life experience This course does accept applications based on work or life experience. Prerequisites Nil.
Credit transfer
As per Rule 6: Part 3 Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning, students may submit an Application for Credit.
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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