Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Central Queensland University
About
In the Bachelor of Paramedic Science, you will learn to apply knowledge of emergency medicine to clinical practice as a health professional.
You will develop a high level of evaluative and diagnostic skills so you can rapidly assess patients and implement best practice emergency care in a safe and effective manner.
You will also develop high-level communication skills so you can interact positively with patients and other health professionals in the clinical work environment.
Clinical decision making and problem-solving ability will be developed through the use of scenario-based learning techniques and exposure to ‘real world' conditions while on placement with Ambulance Services.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 23 | Total credit points: 144 |
This detailed study plan is designed for full-time students who usually enrol in 4 units per term (24 units of credit). Part-time students should, therefore, modify this schedule to suit their own needs. The normal study load for part-time students is 2 units per term (12 units of credit).
Please refer to More Details for important details in relation to unit availability.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> CHEM11042 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | --> |
| --> BMSC11001 | Human Body Systems 1 | --> |
| --> PMSC11002 | Foundations of Paramedic Clinical Practice | --> |
| --> ALLH11009 | Research Methods for Health Professionals | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC11002 | Human Body Systems 2 | --> |
| --> BMSC11005 | Foundations of Biochemistry | --> |
| --> PMSC11004 | Paramedic Medical Emergencies 1 | --> |
| --> PMSC12001 | Procedures and Skills in Paramedic Care | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC12010 | Clinical Biochemistry | --> |
| --> MPAT12001 | Medical Pathophysiology | --> |
| --> BMSC12007 | Neurological Physiology & Measurement | --> |
| --> PMSC12004 | Advanced Electrophysiology and Coronary Care | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> BMSC12014 | Pharmacology for Health Professionals | --> |
| --> PMSC12002 | Clinical Paramedic Practice 1 | --> |
| --> PMSC12003 | Special Populations in Paramedic Practice | --> |
| --> PMSC12005 | Paramedic Medical Emergencies 2 | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PMSC13002 | Clinical Paramedic Practice 2 | --> |
| --> PMSC13001 | Mental Health for Paramedics | --> |
| --> PMSC13012 | Paramedic Medical Emergencies 3 | --> |
| --> ALLH12006 | Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> PMSC13004 | Clinical Paramedic Practice 3 | --> |
| --> PMSC13010 | Consolidated Paramedic Practice | --> |
| --> PMSC13011 | Trauma and Emergency Management | --> |
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 75 | ATAR 75 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 12 | SR 75 | ATAR 74.2 |
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 600 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 5.0 (Paper Based Test), or 100 or better overall and a score of 25 or better in the Writing section (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 64 with no communication score less than 64; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of the study and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
Students will be required to procure and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) prior to undertaking Work-integrated Learning units.
Health Requirements
Students will be required to undergo a mandatory Health Screening assessment and provide evidence of current mandatory vaccinations prior to undertaking Work-integrated Learning units.
Assumed Knowledge
English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA), Chemistry, Biology, Science.
Students who have not studied chemistry are advised to enrol in an introductory chemistry unit at CQUniversity. The recommended unit of study is CHEM40079.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Perform the tasks of a paramedic within an accredited government or private ambulance service across Australia or internationally
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- Demonstrate advanced clinical competencies in pre-hospital care, emergency mental health assessment with a secure medical science base
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- Perform advanced clinical and mental health assessment procedures and incorporate this into an advanced clinical health care plan
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- Follow specific operating protocols for an agency such as an accredited government or private ambulance service in Australia or internationally
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- Demonstrate broad competency in pre-hospital care suitable for a career in paramedicine
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- Assess risks in the out-of-hospital environment
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- Develop, recommend, implement, test and report on efforts to mitigate risks among ambulance service personnel
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- Apply appropriate professional and personal skills, such as critical thinking and lifelong learning, to practice within the paramedic science discipline in accordance with accreditation competencies
- 9.
- Apply relevant and current policies and procedures within regulatory bodies such as the Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and accredited government or private ambulance services
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- Work effectively, ethically, professionally and safely in an individual or team context
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- Reflect on performance and take responsibility for further learning and professional development
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> |
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