Bachelor of Paramedic Practice

Description

This two year undergraduate course is offered in Hobart, Tasmania and at Rozelle, NSW in parallel with the fast track B Nursing program. There is the ability, depending on student numbers, to conduct tutorials, workshops and lectures in Launceston and Burnie in the future.


It consists of generic Nursing, Bioscience and specialist Paramedic units and will be taught by the Faculty of Health Science - School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Human Life Sciences.


Students will undertake clinical placements in various ambulance stations and other specialist health facilities, such as hospitals. The student will be responsible for their transport and other associated costs during these clinical placements.


Candidates must complete the requirements of the degree in a maximum of 7 years from the time of first enrolment. Extension to the time is at the discretion of the Dean.

Requirements

In order to commence workplace learning outside of the University of Tasmania (including clinical placements and visits) students are required to demonstrate compliance with the Faculty of Health Science and the School of Medicine policies relevant to workplace based learning. These include the Police Check Policy and Procedures, Infectious Disease Policy, Code of Conduct and Student Placement Agreement. Students who do not comply with these policies will not be placed or will be removed from placements and therefore will not be able to complete this course. Students who have not complied or are unsure of the policies should seek guidance from the School.

Notes

Graduates will have met the professional requirements for employment as a Graduate Ambulance Paramedic and be eligible for membership of the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals.
Graduates will also possess the attributes to be employed in a Paramedic role within other occupations, such as industry emergency response personnel and community-based emergency health settings