UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
It’s an exciting time for paramedicine. As one of the fastest evolving health professions, ACU aims to be at the forefront of change and creating paramedics for the future. By developing professional paramedics who are emotionally intelligent and motivated to improve communities we provide the foundations for you to deliver compassionate primary, urgent and or emergency health care in challenging and dynamic environments. Through authentic learning and diverse clinical experiences, you will develop key attributes for paramedicine. The knowledge and skills developed are applicable for the national and international workforce. For those meeting a high-standard within the Bachelor of Paramedicine, you will be eligible to apply for Honours program upon completion. Largest paramedicine degree program in Australia The only continuing nursing/paramedicine double degree in Australia 95% graduates employed Professional experience Students will undertake five clinical practice units in acute health care settings, throughout the course. As part of your course, you will be placed in a range of organisations to integrate the theory you learn with practical workplace experiences (placements). As part of your enrolment, you must complete the Faculty of Health Sciences pre-placement requirements. To ensure you meet these requirements you need to start as soon as possible. Visit ACU’s Work Integrated Learning (WIL) website to view your Pre-Placement Requirements checklist. Medical and Physical Capacity Test Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Paramedicine will be required to undertake a medical and physical capacity test prior to commencing clinical placement with an Australian Ambulance Service. This is an ambulance service mandatory requirement. Professional recognition Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a paramedic with Ahpra. Please refer to the Registration Standards for Paramedics on the Ahpra website. Accreditation The Bachelor of Paramedicine is currently accredited (with conditions) by the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee and approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia (ParaBA). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the ParaBA. Car
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Completion requirements To qualify the degree, a student must complete 240 cp consisting of: 160 cp from Paramedicine Units 110cp from Paramedicine Theory Units (Part A) 50 cp from Paramedicine Practice Units (Part B) 50 cp from Interdisciplinary Units (Part C) 20 cp from University Core Units (Part D) 10cp from Paramedicine Community Engagement Unit (Part E) Core / specified units include: PARA114: Personal and Interpersonal Skills for Paramedicine
- PARA115: Fundamentals of Paramedicine Care
- PARA126: Paramedicine Theory: Primary Care
- PARA214: Paramedicine Principles: Pharmacotherapy and Toxicology
- PARA216: Paramedicine Theory: Medical 1
- PARA225: Paramedicine Care: Mental Health and Vulnerable Populations
- PARA226: Paramedicine Theory: Medical 2
- PARA314: Contemporary Challenges in Paramedicine
- PARA316: Paramedicine Theory: Lifespan Health
- PARA325: Paramedicine Care: High Acuity and Major Incidents
- PARA329: Transition to Paramedic Practice and Professionalism
- PARA127: Paramedicine in Practice: Primary Care
- PARA217: Paramedicine in Practice: Medical 1
- PARA227: Paramedicine in Practice: Medical 2
- PARA317: Paramedicine in Practice: Lifespan Health
- PARA327: Paramedicine in Practice: Complex Care. The full schedule includes further elective and core curriculum units (33 unit offerings in total)
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Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 79.00 for Brisbane. An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.Queensland. Assumed Knowledge English (Units 3 & 4, C)Victoria. Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EALDisclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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