Overview 2024
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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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
Learning Outcomes
Practical experience
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
Diploma Pathway
Prior study Paramedic Practice
Core units
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
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Health Study Period 3 |
View all details for CAA213 Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2
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 | ||
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Online | Health Study Period 3 |
View all details for CXA309 Health Services and Health Informatics
Advanced Diploma Pathway
Prior study Paramedic Practice
Core units
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
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hobart | Health Study Period 3 |
View all details for CAA213 Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2
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
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
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
Credit transfer
As per Rule 6: Part 3 Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning, students may submit an Application for Credit.
Articulation
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
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 information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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