Bachelor of Paramedicine
Charles Darwin University
Key Information
Campus location
Darwin, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Bachelor of Paramedicine
The Bachelor of Paramedicine qualifies you to work as a paramedic in Australia. Delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc., the course offers guaranteed clinical student placements in the Northern Territory and hands-on learning from paramedic experts.
You'll graduate ready to work in emergency ambulance and pre-hospital environments in regional, remote and urban settings.
During the three-year paramedicine degree you'll gain vital clinical decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You'll learn about anatomy and physiology, human development and Australia's health-care systems and policies. You will develop knowledge in clinical science areas including trauma and emergency-based response.
This course also has a strong focus on Indigenous Health perspectives, mental health and specific care of maternal, neonatal and paediatric patients.
Practical industry experience matters, which is why the Bachelor of Paramedicine includes three units of placements with the St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc., the Northern Territory's exclusive paramedic service provider, or other services across Australia.
This program is designed to transition university graduates into becoming qualified ambulance paramedics. Graduates can then work as Intern Paramedics for 18 months during such time they are required to be credentialed to obtain an Authority to Practice.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Core Units
- Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- Perspectives in Paramedicine Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Perspectives of Indigenous Health
- Communication Skills
- Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction
- Cellular Biology
- Pathophysiology for Healthcare
- Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
- Clinical skills for Paramedicine
- Trauma Studies in Paramedicine
- Cardiopulmonary and Emergency Assessment
- Paramedics Clinical Placement 1
- Research Design and Analysis
- Obstetrics in Paramedicine
- Paediatrics in Paramedicine
- Emergency Mental Health Response
- Reflective Practice and Leadership in Paramedicine
- Paramedics Clinical Placement 2
- Paramedics Clinical Placement 3
Program Outcome
Credits:240
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.