Introductory courses (9) 108 units

HLT100 Positive Psychology for Counselling
HLT103 Introduction to Human Development
LFS103 Social Research
PAR101 Ethics and Professional Practice
PAR102 Understanding Cultural Diversity
PAR103 Anatomy and Physiology
PSY103 Professional Health Communication
PUB112 Introductory Bioscience
SCI110 Paramedic Professional Studies

Developing (9) 108 units

BIM263 Paramedic Clinical Foundations
HLT221 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
PAR200 Applied Psychology in Health Care
PAR201 Public Health Foundations
PAR202 Science Research Methods
PAR203 Introduction to Pharmacology
PAR204 Human Pathophysiology
PAR212 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Cardiology
PAR222 Paramedic Clinical Systems

Graduate courses (6) 72 units

HLT301 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Medical
PAR301 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
PAR302 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Respiratory and Inflammation
PAR311 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma
PAR312 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
PAR321 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure

To undertake Clinical practicum in Queensland with QAS and other health care facilities, you must meet the Mandatory Requirements by Week 13 of Semester 1.

In order to commence clinical placement students must comply with the Mandatory Requirements including:

• Undergo and successfully complete a QAS Medical Assessment
• Complete a health-related fitness assessment with approved providers
• Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card). You should allow 12 weeks for Blue Card Services to issue the card.
• Obtain a National Criminal History check
• Comply with QLD Health vaccination requirements including Hepatitis B immunisation and Fluvax
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Hold a Mental Health First Aid certificate

For more information about Clinical Practicum and the Mandatory Requirements checklist refer to Paramedic Science – Clinical Practicum.

Note: Students are required to commence action of the above requirements immediately after enrolling. Hepatitis B immunity can take up to six months to determine and the processing of your USC Blue Card can take up to 12 weeks.

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.
• The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to paramedic students.
• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• 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.
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
• Students may be required to complete up to 50% of their clinical placements outside of the Sunshine Coast Region.