Students gain a strong foundation in clinical and paramedic sciences.
They examine the contemporary role of paramedics as both professionals within the community and as an integral part of the greater medical, allied health and emergency services community. Students develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and ambulance service placements. Paramedic practice is studied across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice. Clinical practicums are conducted with the QAS and other health agencies.
They examine the contemporary role of paramedics as both professionals within the community and as an integral part of the greater medical, allied health and emergency services community. Students develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and ambulance service placements. Paramedic practice is studied across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice. Clinical practicums are conducted with the QAS and other health agencies.
Post-admission requirements
Prior to undertaking any clinical practicum students must obtain a Blue card, a current Apply First Aid (Senior) certificate, provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation or failure to seroconvert, and undergo a criminal history check. In addition to these requirements students before undertaking clinical placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) must undergo a health and medical assessment and health-related fitness assessment. Clinical placement information is also available on the QAS website.
Career opportunities
Ambulance paramedic, pre-hospital emergency care, aeromedical, rescue and retrieval, remote and rural healthcare, clinical education.
Membership
Paramedics Australasia; Student Paramedics Australasia (SPA).
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all required courses as listed below
- Complete all clinical practicum courses
- To undertake clinical practicum in Queensland with QAS and other health care facilities, you must meet the minimum requirements, by week 13 of Semester 1.
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While the university will attempt to place you close to your preferred placement area this cannot be guaranteed and you may be required to undertake some of your clinical placements outside the region or in a rural area.
Program notes
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, clinical scenarios (OSCA’s) and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Students will be required to cover all additional costs associated with this program. Information outlining the current requirements will be made available to all prospective applicants, and students will be provided more detailed information on starting the program.
- Some courses within this program must be completed over the Summer and Winter Semesters and require students to commit to full-time unpaid employment.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (10)
COR109 Foundations of Sustainability
LFS103 Foundations of Engineering
LFS112 Introduction to Engineering Design
LFS122 Earth's Surface Processes
PAR101 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
PAR102 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
PAR103 The Literature Review
PUB104 Qualitative Research Methods
PUB112 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
SCI110 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
Advanced courses (14)
BIM263 Coursework 1 Hons Communication & Creative Industries
HLT221 Coursework 2 Hons Communication & Creative Industries
HLT301 Coursework 3 Hons Communication & Creative Industries
PAR201 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PAR202 Public Health Foundations
PAR203 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PAR211 Health Promotion Principles
PAR212 Health Promotion Settings
PAR222 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PAR301 Public Health Project
PAR302 Health Practicum
PAR311 Public Health Foundations
PAR312 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PAR321 Health Promotion Principles