53A Bachelor of Paramedic Practice

This course is in teach-out and is not accepting new admissions

Overview 2022

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 2 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years

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

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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

This course is no longer accepting applications. Please see 53X Bachelor of Paramedicine.

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.

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

1 Incorporate their understanding of contemporary local and national healthcare priorities, including integrated care models, mental health reforms, quality and safety management in paramedic practice

2 Functions, builds and sustains collaborative, professional relationships as a member of a team within multidisciplinary teams and agencies. Provides patient-centred care as applicable to current evidence-based practice in a diverse range of patient presentations and events.

3 Employs critical, analytical and reflective abilities within paramedic practice, understanding the importance of lifelong learning within the profession.

4 Demonstrate an adaptive, flexible and self-directed commitment to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and to the delivery of primary health care across the lifespan.

5 Employ a range of technologies to enhance their professional development and support the health care they are providing

6 Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills required for competent practice in a range of paramedic practice contexts as documented in the National Competency Standards for the Paramedic (PPCS 2013)

7 Demonstrates professional autonomy and accountability whilst acting in accordance with accepted standards of conduct and performance of a paramedic and practices within the legal and ethical boundaries of the paramedic profession

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."
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

Year 1

Semester 1

CAA209

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Spring school (extended)
Rozelle - Sydney	Spring school (extended)

Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (53A)

Overview 2022

Entry Requirements

Duration

Duration

Location

This course is no longer accepting applications. Please see 53X Bachelor of Paramedicine.

Professional Experience Placement Requirements

Safety in Practice Compliance

Career outcomes

Course structure

Evidence Based Research Methods

Fundamentals of Bioscience

Emergency Ambulance Clinical Placement 1

Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care

Medical Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice 2

Pharmacology in Practice

Bioscience 1

Interprofessional Clinical Placement 2

Trauma Care in Out-of-Hospital Practice

Health Services and Health Informatics

Bioscience 2

Emergency Ambulance Clinical Placement 3

Environmental Emergencies for Out-of-Hospital Practice

Obstetrics and Paediatrics in Paramedic Practice

Professional Development in Paramedic Practice

Entry requirements

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