Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (ADF Conversion) (53D)

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 program is offered only to those applicants nominated by the Australian Defence Forces and is not open to general admission.

Please refer to the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) [53C] for information about other options if you have not been nominated for this course by the Australian Defence Force

  • 1 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.
  • 2 Function, build and sustain collaborative, professional relationships as a member of a team within multidisciplinary teams and agencies
  • 3 Employ critical, analytical and reflective abilities within paramedic practice, understanding the importance of lifelong learning within the profession.
  • 4 Incorporate their understanding of contemporary local and national healthcare priorities, including integrated care models, mental health reforms, quality and safety management in paramedic practice.
  • 5 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.
  • 6 Provide patient-centred care as applicable to current evidence-based practice in a diverse range of patient presentations and events.
  • 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
  • 8 Employ a range of technologies to enhance paramedic professional development and support the health care they are providing
  • Students will undertake clinical placements within their operational environments, hospitals and ambulance services as required within the unit CAA303 Clinical Practice 5

    Career outcomes

    This course is a negotiated program of study with the ADF which will allow students to progress to a higher clinical level within their employment.  Initially this course will be offered to the Australian Navy, where graduates will be able to progress from advanced medic to clinical manager.

    Course structure

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

    This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in previous units and provides the advanced applied knowledge and clinical skills to identify, assess and manage acute emergencies. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartHealth Study Period 3

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

    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 builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in previous units and provides the advanced applied knowledge and clinical skills to identify, assess and manage acute emergencies. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the…

    Credit Points: 12.5

    LocationStudy periodAttendance optionsAvailable to
    HobartHealth Study Period 3

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

    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

    Entry requirements

    53D Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (ADF Conversion) 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. This program is offered only to those applicants nominated by the Australian Defence Forces and is not open to general admission. Applicants must hold either the Diploma of Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance), or an ADF Advanced Medic qualification (or equivalent) Applicants with previous higher education study This course does accept applications based on • Completed course at Diploma level or above at any Australian higher education provider (or equivalent overseas qualification); Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study Nil 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.

    This course provides an articulation pathway for holders of a TAFE Diploma in Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance). This course articulates with the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice [53A]. On successful completion of this course graduates will be eligible for entry into the following courses: - Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours) - Bachelor of Advanced Paramedicine (Specialisation)

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

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