Overview 2020
Location
Commonwealth Supported places available
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
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
The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (ADF Conversion) will enable students to:
- 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.
- Function, build and sustain collaborative, professional relationships as a member of a team within multidisciplinary teams and agencies
- Employ critical, analytical and reflective abilities within paramedic practice, understanding the importance of lifelong learning within the profession.
- Incorporate their understanding of contemporary local and national healthcare priorities, including integrated care models, mental health reforms, quality and safety management in paramedic practice.
- 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.
- Provide patient-centred care as applicable to current evidence-based practice in a diverse range of patient presentations and events.
- 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
- Employ a range of technologies to enhance paramedic professional development and support the health care they are providing
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.
Professional Recognition
There is no current national regulatory framework for paramedics, graduates will be eligible for admission as members of the professional bodies, Paramedics Australasia and the Australian and New Zealand College of Paramedicine.
Course structure
Full time pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 25
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Semester 2
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View all details for CAA213 Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2
Spring School
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Year 2
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAA312 Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice
Semester 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CXA309 Health Services and Health Informatics
Spring School (extended)
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CNA308 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Part Time Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 25
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Semester 2
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Spring School (extended)
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CNA308 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Year 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Semester 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAA213 Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2
Spring School
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Year 3
Semester 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAA312 Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice
Semester 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CXA309 Health Services and Health Informatics
Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry into this course is restricted to those applicants that have been nominated by a branch of the Australian Defence Forces. Applicants are required to hold either the Diploma of Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance), or an ADF Advanced Medic qualification (or equivalent)This course is open to Australian domestic students only.
Articulation from
This course provides an articulation pathway for holders of a TAFE Diploma in Paramedical Sciences (Ambulance).
Articulation to
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)
- Master 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
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
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