This pre-service training degree prepares you for a career in paramedics.

As a graduate of this course you will have learnt to:

• identify, evaluate and manage the physical, psychological and social needs of patients undergoing paramedic assessment
• treat, transport and apply problem solving skills during out-of-hospital care
• perform paramedic skills and techniques in a safe, efficient and effective way
• apply a holistic and integrated approach to paramedic practice
• be sensitive to contemporary issues within socially and culturally diverse communities and prepare to respond effectively to such issues during paramedic practice
• examine current research and developments in paramedics and evaluate their implications in the paramedic profession

Paramedic clinical placement

Paramedic clinical placement is an important part of paramedic training. You are progressively introduced to the responsibilities and experiences of the ambulance paramedic. 

• Location:
  St Albans
• Other locations:

  CLINICAL PLACEMENTS: Clinical placements operate on a year-round basis. Paramedic Science students will be required to attend clinical placements on a rotation basis, including outside of semester hours. Placements maintain a public service and provide continuity of clinical care.

• College:
  College of Health and Biomedicine
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HBPX
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

This course is accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities.

A Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) from an accredited university is the only qualification accepted by Ambulance Victoria.

Graduates are eligible to join the Australian College of Ambulance Professionals (ACAP) as the industry professional body.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The aims of this course are to produce graduates who can:

• identify, evaluate and manage the physical, psychological and social needs of patients and members of the community undergoing paramedic assessment, treatment and transport, and apply problem solving skills when planning and implementing out-of-hospital care;
• perform paramedic skills and techniques within paramedic protocols and apply paramedic knowledge necessary for safe, efficient and effective practice within paramedic environments;
• interpret the paramedic needs of patients and members of the community within a holistic framework and apply an integrated holistic approach in paramedic practice;
• perform effectively and safely as an independent person and as a member of a health care team in paramedic environments;
• be sensitive to contemporary issues within socially and culturally diverse communities and predict and respond effectively to such issues when providing paramedic practice;
• examine current research and developments in paramedic practice and evaluate their implications for paramedics and the profession.

This course is usually delivered on a three (3) year full-time or part-time equivalent on-campus basis.

• Professional Practice 1

  Unit code

  HFB1111

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Practice 1

  Unit code

  HFB1112

  Credits

  12

• Pre-Hospital Ethical and Legal Issues

  Unit code

  HFB1113

  Credits

  12

• Bioscience for Paramedics 1

  Unit code

  RBM1107

  Credits

  12

• Professional Practice 2

  Unit code

  HFB1212

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Practice 2

  Unit code

  HFB1213

  Credits

  12

• Bioscience for Paramedics 2

  Unit code

  RBM1208

  Credits

  12

• Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Paramedics

  Unit code

  RBM1209

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Science 1

  Unit code

  HFB2113

  Credits

  12

• Clinical Practice 3

  Unit code

  HFB2117

  Credits

  12

• Applied Pharmacology

  Unit code

  HFB2120

  Credits

  12

• Bioscience for Paramedics 3

  Unit code

  RBM2109

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Science 2

  Unit code

  HFB2216

  Credits

  12

• Special Populations

  Unit code

  HFB2219

  Credits

  12

• Health Care Organisations

  Unit code

  HFB2221

  Credits

  12

• Clinical Practice 4

  Unit code

  HFB2223

  Credits

  12

• Mental Health and Mental Illness

  Unit code

  HFB3133

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Science 3

  Unit code

  HFB3131

  Credits

  12

• Mental Health and Wellbeing for Paramedics

  Unit code

  HFB3132

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Practice 5

  Unit code

  HFB3134

  Credits

  12

• Research in Paramedic Practice

  Unit code

  HFB3225

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Science 4

  Unit code

  HFB3231

  Credits

  12

• Major Incidents

  Unit code

  HFB3226

  Credits

  12

• Paramedic Clinical Practice 6 - Extended Practice

  Unit code

  HFB3234

  Credits

  12

• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course applicants must normally have successfully completed the Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE), with Units 3 and 4 and a study score of at least 20 in English, or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed biology, physics or mathematics. Applicants who do not meet the normal admission requirements but who possess appropriate educational qualifications, work or life experiences which would enable them to successfully undertake the course, will be considered for admission. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Science degree will be required to undergo a Victoria Police Check, a medical check and a physical capacity test before commencing placement units. Annual police checks need to be completed prior to census date of semester 1 of each year throughout the program.  Prospective and continuing students should be aware that not passing relevant police checks may restrict access to clinical placements necessary for graduation.