Health Sciences/Paramedic Practice
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Paramedic Practice
Length
4 years full-time
Campuses
Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course gives beginning practitioners the knowledge and skills necessary to commence practice with ambulance services. Graduates will have a strong knowledge of the sciences basic to paramedicine, paramedic practice, including assessment, interpretation, clinical skills, safety, risk management and quality assurance, OH&S, and infection control and care in pre-hospital environments.
The course is unique in its focus on community practice, with a strong emphasis on chronic disease management. It also encompasses broader professional practice including disaster and emergency management, health systems, professional ethics and legal responsibilities, administration, education, and personal and professional development.
Course structure
First year is an interdisciplinary common year, focusing on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health, and the roles of health professionals. Second year focuses on a range of health science subjects including counselling skills, community health promotion and law and management in the health sector. The final two years develop skills specific to paramedicine. Students take professional placements in all four years.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Paramedicine.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlMiddle Band
A regional bonus applies for applicants whose home postcode is from regional Australia as per the Rural Remote and Metropolitan Area Classification 3-7 (see www.healthworkforce.com.au/main_rrma.asp to determine the RRMA classification for your locality). SEAS criteria also considered.
Selection
ENTER n/a - new course in 2010.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants with relevant work experience must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form.
Prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: Study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Mathematics (any), Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Please note that students at Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses must transfer to the Bendigo campus for the last three years of the course.
Career opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply for positions offered by the ambulance service both nationally and internationally.
Professional recognition
There are currently no professional registration requirements for paramedics.
Contact information
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Future Students Centre
T 1300 135 045
E study@latrobe.edu.au
Faculty of Health Sciences Bendigo
T (03) 5444 7844
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover