Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway) (53C)

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

Overview  2024

Entry Requirements

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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

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

This course is delivered on a part-time and flexible basis, taking a minimum of 2 years to complete.

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.

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.

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    Course structure

    150 credit points of advanced standing will be applied to your study plan based on your previous qualifications.

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineHealth Study Period 3

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    200 credit points of advanced standing will be applied to your study plan based on your previous qualifications.

    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

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    OnlineHealth Study Period 3

    Key: On-campus    Off-Campus    International students    Domestic students

    Select two Student Elective units at introductory, intermediate or advanced level.

    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 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 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 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 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 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.

    Entry requirements

    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.

    As per Rule 6: Part 3 Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning, students may submit an Application for Credit.

    Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.

    Fees & scholarships

    Domestic students

    Options for this course

    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 information

    Detailed 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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    International
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    Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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