Overview 2024
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This course is no longer accepting applications. Please see 53X Bachelor of Paramedicine.
Paramedic practice is a rapidly expanding profession. The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) is a fully online program, designed to help currently practicing paramedics and advanced medics in the Australian Defence Force upgrade their existing qualifications.
This course is made up of a number of paramedic specific units and additional health care units.
Importantly, you will learn from experienced paramedics and expand on your existing knowledge in areas such as health, clinical assessment, clinical skills, pharmacology clinical research and professionalism.
Fully online, flexible and designed to let you study from anywhere while balancing your life and work commitments, the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) will help you stay ahead in a competitive field.
Course objectives
The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) is a two year part time program designed to allow practicing paramedics holding the Diploma of Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance) or the Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance) (or equivalent) to upgrade their qualifications to a bachelor degree.
The course is offered through flexible delivery to Australian domestic students holding the above qualifications along with current employment in a Paramedic position with an ambulance service, or an advanced medic position within the Australian Defence Forces. The course consists of specialist paramedic units along with general health units delivered by the Faculty of Health – School of Medicine and School of Health Sciences.
Candidates must complete the requirements of the degree in a maximum of 5 years from the time of first enrolment. Extension to the time is at the discretion of the Dean.
Learning Outcomes
Career outcomes
Course structure
Diploma Pathway
Prior study Paramedic Practice
Core units
This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focussing on primary health care, community-based emergency health (CBEH). The unit integrates the social context with the clinical assessment and ambulance management of obstetric conditions and…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focussing on primary health care and community-based emergency health (CBEH). The unit integrates the health systems approach with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of medical…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit expands on paramedic practice and introduces the student to intensive health and physical assessment of the acutely ill patient as well as the patient suffering from chronic disease. This unit reflects the change in paramedic practice in line…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit explores the concepts of professionalism, professional development and the paramedic as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team. Models of service provision and paramedic professionalism will be explored with a focus on the changing health care environment…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA312 Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice
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
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
Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree Pathway
Prior study Paramedic Practice
Core Units
This unit expands on paramedic practice and introduces the student to intensive health and physical assessment of the acutely ill patient as well as the patient suffering from chronic disease. This unit reflects the change in paramedic practice in line…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit explores the concepts of professionalism, professional development and the paramedic as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team. Models of service provision and paramedic professionalism will be explored with a focus on the changing health care environment…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for CAA312 Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice
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
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
Student Electives
Experience and Engagement/Student electives (advanced)
Experience and Engagement electives are your choice of units from any study area across the University, subject to meeting relevant prerequisites and quotas. You may choose to enrol in additional discipline/study area units or a study area from another degree.
Unit list
Experience and Engagement/Student electives (intermediate)
Experience and Engagement electives are your choice of units from any study area across the University, subject to meeting relevant prerequisites and quotas. You may choose to enrol in additional discipline/study area units or a study area from another degree.
Experience and Engagement - Intermediate level units
Experience and Engagement/Student electives (introductory)
Experience and Engagement electives are your choice of units from any study area across the University, subject to meeting relevant prerequisites and quotas. You may choose to enrol in additional discipline/study area units or a study area from another degree.
Unit list
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
53C Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway) Admissions Requirements Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years) • This course does not use ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. • All applicants are required to provide a statement from their employer confirming current employment as a paramedic, or equivalent as specified by the College of Health and Medicine. • Evidence of current AHPRA registration in paramedicine is required. Exemptions may apply based on agreement between the College of Health and Medicine and the employer organisation. Applicants with previous higher education study Not eligible. Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study • Completed Diploma of Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance) or equivalent. Applications on the basis of work or life experience This course does not 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).
Scholarships
For eligible students employed with one of our partner organisations, studies undertaken in the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) are subject to a 50% HECS scholarship.
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