{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours", "advertisedTitle": "Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours", "totalCreditPoints": 480, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Bendigo", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "095691D", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"120":["Diploma in Community Healthcare"],"240":["Associate Degree in Community Healthcare"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027)", "duration": "4 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours gives you the knowledge and skills to launch a career in this important field of health. You&#39;ll develop a strong foundation in biosciences and paramedic practice for trauma, respiratory, cardiac, paediatric and obstetric management.<br \/><br \/>Kickstart your career with first-hand paramedic experience. Build the experience and resilience to tackle this exciting career with work-based learning opportunities in hospitals, community settings and with Ambulance Victoria. You can also practice in the Paramedicine Practical Laboratory equipped with industry-standard medical equipment and an outdoor emergency simulation space.<br \/><br \/>As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your practical skills when you&#39;re needed most. The course also offers a research honours pathway, which can facilitate direct entry into postgraduate studies. <\/p><p><strong>You&#39;ll learn:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Human biosciences<\/strong><ul><li>Learn the fundamentals of anatomy while exploring the nervous, endocrine, and other major organ systems of the body.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Communication skills in healthcare<\/strong><ul><li>Gain an understanding of counselling and communication skills and how they are applied in a range of healthcare settings.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Trauma, cardiac and paediatric management<\/strong><ul><li>Discover the pathophysiology of specific trauma conditions and the assessment and management procedures you will need to treat patients presenting with these conditions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Pharmacology<\/strong><ul><li>Explore the key role drugs play in the treatment and prevention of diseases, including drug classification, administration, and basic pharmacokinetics.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "<p>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.<\/p><p><span>Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.<\/span><\/p>", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to manage their own responses and behaviour to work effectively in a range of learning environments with diverse people and tasks. This includes the capacity to be receptive and respond appropriately to constructive feedback. Students should also be able to work with others in a team or group environment and make and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of individuals in order to complete tasks or for professional practice.<br \/><br \/>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/document\/view.php?id=60\">Student behaviours policy<\/a> for more information.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Paramedicine is governed by specific regulatory and ethical standards and requirements in order to ensure healthcare is delivered in an accountable, professional, and safe manner. For example, students must display behavioural stability and manage their personal responses while working with emotionally and physically distressed individuals from diverse groups and backgrounds. Paramedic students must be able to work both individually and in teams in varied and unpredictable environments, often under time pressure, and function effectively in a frequently demanding role.<br \/>Students must demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills in order to ensure safe delivery of health services. This includes written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Students must have the ability to sufficiently engage with a range of information, as effective interpretation, recording, and transmission of information ensures the safe and accurate provision of health care. They must be able to recognise and respond appropriately to verbal and non-verbal cues displayed by colleagues and patients to ensure safe, appropriate and responsive care.<br \/>https:\/\/www.paramedicineboard.gov.au\/Professional-standards\/Professional-capabilities-for-registered-paramedics.aspx<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students must be able to locate, acquire, retain and apply knowledge as part of their learning and for assessment. They must have the ability to sustain their attention over a designated period, maintain their focus in a variety of learning environments and remember information long enough to complete tasks in a reasonable and safe timeframe.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Paramedicine students must be able to use retained information and recall information without reference, often in time pressured circumstances. They must be able to integrate learned knowledge into practice, including the ability to apply formulas in order to make measured calculations, such as drug doses, regarding patient care. Students must also be able to maintain attention in distracting, psychologically challenging, and changeable environments in order to deliver safe and timely patient care.<br \/>Paramedicine students must be able to maintain focus and concentrate on multiple tasks for extended time periods. They must have the capacity to complete shifts that extend beyond 12 hours and include rotating shifts while on clinical placement, and concurrently maintain consistent focus and concentration during that time.<br \/>https:\/\/www.paramedicineboard.gov.au\/Professional-standards\/Professional-capabilities-for-registered-paramedics.aspx<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Students should possess the ability to interact with visual, auditory or tactile inputs sufficiently to manage their learning environment and to meet professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Paramedicine students must have adequate visual acuity to observe patient symptoms and perform a wide range of clinical skills to ensure accurate, consistent and safe self and patient care. This care is often delivered in dynamic and unpredictable environments.<br \/>Paramedicine students must have adequate hearing or auditory ability to monitor, assess and manage patients, and effectively identify hazards in a range of work environments.For example, students must be able to accurately perform chest auscultations. They must also be able to hear and respond appropriately to feedback and instructions from multiple sources at once, including patients, colleagues and emergency service staff.<br \/>Students must possess adequate touch\/tactile ability in order to perform competent and safe patient care. For example, paramedicine students must be able to palpate anatomical structures and use tactile ability to assess physiological parameters including pulses.<br \/>Paramedicine students must have an adequate sense of smell to undertake clinical assessment of patients where odour may be indicative of abnormality, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or ketoacidosis. They must also be able to detect the presence of hazardous substances including fuel or gas.<br \/>https:\/\/www.paramedicineboard.gov.au\/Professional-standards\/Professional-capabilities-for-registered-paramedics.aspx<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-3\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Strength and mobility<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-3\"><p><em><strong>Core requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Gross motor skills: Students should possess the strength, range of motion, coordination and mobility sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/>Fine motor skills: Students should possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to manage their learning environment and ultimately, professional performance needs.<br \/><br \/><em><strong>Course-specific requirement<\/strong><\/em><br \/><br \/>Paramedicine students must possess both gross and fine motor skills to undertake common tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, twisting and bending.These tasks may be performed in uncontrolled environments which includes low-light situations and on uneven ground. Paramedicine students must be able to demonstrate and perform these tasks consistently and safely to reduce the risk of harm to self and others.<br \/>Paramedic practice also requires fine motor function to perform clinical assessments and to manipulate and operate medical equipment. Fine motor function is also required when performing treatment techniques including intravenous cannulation, wound dressings, and drug preparation and delivery.<br \/>https:\/\/www.paramedicineboard.gov.au\/Professional-standards\/Professional-capabilities-for-registered-paramedics.aspx<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "<p><span>7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours, students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab3\" id=\"tab3trigger\" >Year 3<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab4\" id=\"tab4trigger\" >Year 4<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab3\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab3trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 3 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab4\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab4trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 4 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from Capstone<\/li> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>45 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core choice<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANP1001\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1<\/a><\/td> <td> ANP1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ANP1002\" target=\"_blank\">ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2<\/a><\/td> <td> ANP1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR1001\" target=\"_blank\">FIRST NATIONS HEALTH FOR PARAMEDICS<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR1001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR1002\" target=\"_blank\">LEGAL AND ETHICAL PRACTICE IN PARAMEDICINE <\/a><\/td> <td> PAR1002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1RAE\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1RAE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1RCE\" target=\"_blank\">RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1RCE<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE1UHW\" target=\"_blank\">UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND WELLBEING<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE1UHW<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR2002\" target=\"_blank\">COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN PARAMEDICINE<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR2002<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR1FPP\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF PARAMEDIC PRACTICE 2<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR1FPP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT2IEP\" target=\"_blank\">INTEGRATING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT2IEP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR2001\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO PARAMEDIC PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR2001<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3PCR\" target=\"_blank\">PARAMEDIC CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3PCR<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3PMT\" target=\"_blank\">PARAMEDIC MANAGEMENT - TRAUMA<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3PMT<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PCY2001\" target=\"_blank\">PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS<\/a><\/td> <td> PCY2001<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3CTM\" target=\"_blank\">COMPLEX TRAUMA MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3CTM<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3GFP\" target=\"_blank\">GERONTOLOGY FOR PARAMEDICS<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3GFP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3ICR\" target=\"_blank\">INTEGRATED CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3ICR<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3IMM\" target=\"_blank\">INTEGRATED MEDICAL MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3IMM<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4OFP\" target=\"_blank\">OBSTETRICS FOR PARAMEDICS<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4OFP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3PFP\" target=\"_blank\">PAEDIATRICS FOR PARAMEDICS<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3PFP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR3PMM\" target=\"_blank\">PARAMEDIC MEDICAL MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR3PMM<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE3DUB\" target=\"_blank\">DRUGS, HEALTH AND SOCIETY<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE3DUB<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4MIM\" target=\"_blank\">MAJOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4MIM<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4001\" target=\"_blank\">MENTAL HEALTH IN PARAMEDICINE<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4001<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4SPN\" target=\"_blank\">POPULATIONS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR PARAMEDICS<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4SPN<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HHPPB\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-5\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-5\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-5\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1CHS\" target=\"_blank\">COMMUNICATING IN HEALTH SCIENCES<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1CHS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT1FPC\" target=\"_blank\">FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT1FPC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT4RPP\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH PROJECT PLANNING<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT4RPP<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PHE3BRH\" target=\"_blank\">RURAL HEALTH<\/a><\/td> <td> PHE3BRH<\/td> <td> 3<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4ACM\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED CLINICAL MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4ACM<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4ECP\" target=\"_blank\">EXTENDED COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4ECP<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4002\" target=\"_blank\">PARAMEDIC PRACTICE PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4002<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/HLT4HRP\" target=\"_blank\">HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> HLT4HRP<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 45<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PAR4PPC\" target=\"_blank\">PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CONSOLIDATION<\/a><\/td> <td> PAR4PPC<\/td> <td> 4<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-8\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-8\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core choice <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-8\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-8\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <p> Students to select one learning pathway from the list below. <\/p> <p> <u>Stream<\/u> <\/p> <ul> <li>Industry honours<\/li> <li>Research honours<\/li><\/ul> <p>For more information on these please refer to the <a href=https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HHPPB target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HHPPB\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Critically analyse and synthesise research in the field of paramedicine to develop appropriate responses to issues in health and well-being<\/li><li>Reflectively evaluate current and future issues in health, adapting skills, knowledge and paramedic practice to new evidence to maintain professional skills and knowledge<\/li><li>Work independently and collaboratively in inter-professional teams to achieve evidence-based solutions to problems in paramedicine<\/li><li>Research or contribute to scholarship in emerging developments in the field paramedicine<\/li><li>Communicate an in-depth understanding of the role of extended and community paramedicine for arrange of audiences and purposes<\/li><li>Apply professional judgement, highly-developed skills and depth of paramedicine knowledge in a broad range of sometimes unfamiliar contexts<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<div><div><div> <\/div><div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><div><p>Building knowledge and skills in paramedic practice opens the door to your future career as a:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Paramedic<\/strong><ul><li>Respond to medical emergencies and assess and attend to patients with life-threatening and non-life-threatening conditions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Air ambulance paramedic<\/strong><ul><li>Respond to medical emergencies via aircraft and provide advanced treatments in challenging environments.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Industrial paramedic<\/strong><ul><li>Provide emergency response, injury prevention, health promotion and primary health care in a variety of industrial settings.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community paramedic<\/strong><ul><li>Deliver emergency response support as well as additional health services, monitoring and education to communities, particularly in rural or remote areas.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p> <\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours is conditionally accredited by the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee. Graduates of the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours may be eligible to apply for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia. Professional registration may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "A$41 800 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "A$41 800 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Clinical placements (accommodation and travel costs)<\/h4><p><p><span>Clinical placements may incur accommodation, meals and travel costs and these will vary depending on the placement venue (occasionally interstate) and duration. Payment of these costs are the students responsibility.<\/span><\/p><\/p><h4>Cost description - other<\/h4><p><p>Students are required to complete a Fitness Assessment and Medical Test (Physical Capacity Test). This is conducted by an external company who has been appointed by Ambulance Victoria. This may be approx $650 but is subject to change by the provider.<\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Uniform and badge<\/h4><p><p>Students should allow approximately AUD$600 for a uniform, name badge and equipment. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; however La Trobe University branded uniforms must be purchased from a university approved vendor; these items remain the student's personal property.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/student-latrobe.studylink.com", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au\/s\/home-international", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Make an impact in one of health's most important fields<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications now open<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Develop critical foundations in a range of biosciences and paramedic practice subjects.<\/li><li>Practice your skills in our onsite, state-of-the-art Paramedicine Practical Laboratory and outdoor emergency simulation space.<\/li><li>Get hands-on paramedic experience in real-life settings, such as Ambulance Victoria.<\/li><li>Build human skills in healthcare communication to set you apart in your career.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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