Overview 2021
Location
Commonwealth Supported places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses 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
This unit focuses on the clinical aspects of the patient through the lifespan, building on the paramedical sciences.The unit integrates the social context with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of obstetric conditions and emergencies and cardiorespiratory conditions. A study…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Delivery of health services requires the application of proven interventions. Practitioners in health service areas must be able to evaluate information they receive to make evidence-based decisions in order to justify their care. This unit enables participants to understand the…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Semester 2
This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focusing on primary health care, community-based emergency health (CBEH).The unit integrates the health systems approach with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of traumatic injuries including…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit builds on paramedic clinical practice to develop students knowledge in the areas of electrocardiology, pharmacology, and the management of a range of acute and chronic conditions; for both adult and paediatric patients. Scope of paramedic practice and clinical…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in CAA211 and CAA212 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…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAA213 Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2
Spring School
This unit is a capstone clinical practice unit which will provide an opportunity for students having completed studies in CAA213 to integrate their knowledge and clinical skills in a clinical practice environment. Students will undertake placement in emergency ambulance, general…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school | ||||
Year 2
Semester 1
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CAA312 Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice
Semester 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CXA309 Health Services and Health Informatics
Spring School (extended)
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
View all details for CNA308 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Part Time Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
This unit focuses on the clinical aspects of the patient through the lifespan, building on the paramedical sciences.The unit integrates the social context with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of obstetric conditions and emergencies and cardiorespiratory conditions. A study…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Semester 2
This unit focuses on the individual within the greater context of the health system focusing on primary health care, community-based emergency health (CBEH).The unit integrates the health systems approach with the clinical assessment and paramedic management of traumatic injuries including…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Spring School (extended)
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
View all details for CNA308 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care
Year 2
Semester 1
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Delivery of health services requires the application of proven interventions. Practitioners in health service areas must be able to evaluate information they receive to make evidence-based decisions in order to justify their care. This unit enables participants to understand the…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Semester 2
This unit builds on paramedic clinical practice to develop students knowledge in the areas of electrocardiology, pharmacology, and the management of a range of acute and chronic conditions; for both adult and paediatric patients. Scope of paramedic practice and clinical…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in CAA211 and CAA212 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…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAA213 Advanced Topics in Defence Paramedicine 2
Spring School
This unit is a capstone clinical practice unit which will provide an opportunity for students having completed studies in CAA213 to integrate their knowledge and clinical skills in a clinical practice environment. Students will undertake placement in emergency ambulance, general…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school | ||||
Year 3
Semester 1
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CAA312 Contemporary Issues in Paramedic Practice
Semester 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CXA309 Health Services and Health Informatics
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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.
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