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
Specialisations:
Critical Care Paramedicine – this specialisation combines the knowledge, skills and clinical scope of both the Intensive Care Paramedic (ICP) and the Extended Care Paramedic (ECP) into one qualification, providing the graduate with career flexibility and portability. Participants in this specialisation will expand their theoretical knowledge underpinning practice and will build clinical skills associated with the scope of an ICP or ECP relevant to practice in a wide range of public, private and off shore settings.
Course objectives
Graduates of this course are expected to be able to:
- Have developed the advanced paramedic knowledge, advanced clinical reasoning and decision making and clinical practice skills necessary for the management and provision of advanced, effective and comprehensive health care to particular populations of health consumers in the community and workplace;
- Integrate and apply the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge that are required to participate effectively in the planning, implementation and management of health care programs and services within the community;
- Have developed an advanced level of understanding in the legal, ethical and political dimensions of practice within the discipline and specialty area of advanced paramedicine; and
- Apply research skills to the resolution and improvement of health outcomes for consumers of clinical and community advanced paramedic practitioners.
Work placement
Nil
Career outcomes
Depending on the specialisation undertaken, graduates will be able to enter a wide range of professional careers including Intensive Care Paramedic and Extended Care Paramedic. This course will enable paramedics to take their careers beyond traditional paramedic practice.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Paramedicine and Paramedics Australasia
Course structure
Year 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CAA500 Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Out of Hospital Practice
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CSA500 Advanced Pharmacology & Medication Management in Paramedicine
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | ||||
View all details for CAM538 Translational Research and Health Service Innovation
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CSA408 Research Methodology and Project Design
Year 2
Specialisations
Critical and Primary Care
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Credit Points: 25
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAA601 Advanced Management of Complex Cases in Paramedicine
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Credit Points: 25
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View all details for CAA602 Advanced Management of Acute Cases in Paramedicine
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a Paramedic degree or an equivalent qualification approved by the Faculty.
Applicants are required to have completed a career entry level undergraduate degree in Paramedicine or equivalent qualification as determined by the Course Coordinator, from an approved tertiary institution.
Admission Prerequisites
Applicants are required to have completed a career entry level undergraduate degree in Paramedicine or equivalent qualification as determined by the Course Coordinator, from an approved tertiary institution.
Articulation to
Master of Advanced Paramedicine (Specialisation)
The Bachelor of Advanced Paramedicine (Professional Honours) (Specialisation) also has internal articulation across two awards (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma).
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?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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