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Overview  2020

Entry Requirements

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Duration

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Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

I like the fact that its outside, its active and it's different every day. It's different every job. You have no idea what's going to happen until that job drops down - it's really exciting.

Tegan GroomRozelle, Campus - Sydney
Integrity, accountability, respect and teamwork – these qualities embody the practice 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.

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.

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."

Jared Baker, Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Hobart)

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."

Aaron Reynolds, Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Hobart)

Course structure

Entry requirements

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Scholarships

For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

How can we help?

Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.

Domestic
13 8827 (13 UTAS)
International
+61 3 6226 6200
Email
Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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