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Special admission requirements
Assumed knowledge for the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) includes any two units of English. Chemistry and biology are recommended studies.
Applicants will need to download and complete the additional information form, which is available on the CSU form site. Failure to do so could prejudice your entry to the course. Completed forms should be sent to the University by early December of the year prior to commencement of study, to the address on the additional information form.
Please note that entry into the double degree program Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) is highly competitive. Therefore students can also elect to enrol into the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) and then on completion enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing to complete the double degree.
Special admission to the full-time course is available for mature age students, educationally disadvantaged and others who are ineligible for ordinary admission as school leavers.
The following indicators may be used to demonstrate potential:
- relevant work experience or community service, health care or first aid activities
- in the case of school leavers, a report on academic performance from the school principal
- performance in tests and examinations conducted by professionally recognised bodies
- participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers
- completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- other activities which provide evidence of motivation to succeed in the course and an awareness of the demands of university study
Eligibility for the distance education version of Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) is restricted to qualified ambulance officers/paramedics who are working towards, or have completed, accredited vocational training within a recognised ambulance service to diploma level or equivalent. Full-time medics (medical assistants) working with the Australian Defence Forces are also eligible for admission to the Bachelor degree, depending on the level of training completed.
Clinical requirements
Senior First Aid Certificate
All students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, obtained at their own cost, from an accredited body (Workcover approved) before undertaking clinical placements.
NOTE: As many courses include a clinical practicum in the first session, students are advised to complete their Senior First Aid Certificate prior to commencement of their first year of study.
Criminal Record Clearance
The Department of Health in NSW, and most other states, currently require all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement, to undergo criminal record checks. The checks are intended to identify people who have convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, who may put patients’/clients’ personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.
All students must therefore have a Criminal Record Clearance prior to placement in any capacity in the NSW Health system and most other State organisations. Prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance will make it impossible to complete this course satisfactorily as it will not be possible to arrange suitable clinical placements.
In addition, all students are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration indicating whether or not they are a prohibited person under the Child Protection Act 1998.
If you have any queries regarding these requirements, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Coordinator.
Immunisation - Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases
NSW Health is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all clients in health care settings and providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and other clinical personnel, including students. This commitment includes adopting an assessment, screening and vaccination policy Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Infectious Diseases (PD2007_006) that minimises the risk of acquiring infectious diseases. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement.
All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases prior to placement within the NSW Health System, and most other Australian State Health Systems. Results of these vaccinations are kept on a personal record card (available from the School through which the student is studying). This card must be presented, upon request, by NSW Health, or other State Health staff, whilst the student is on placement.
The Policy requires that you consult your local doctor to obtain written proof of protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox and hepatitis B.
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the requirements of this policy have been met, and failure to comply with the requirements may jeopardise completion of your studies.
As a full course of vaccinations may take several months to complete, you are advised to consult your local medical practitioner well in advance of the commencement of your clinical experience placement. Please contact your medical practitioner to identify your local TB screening provider and ensure the screening is completed prior to your first clinical placement.
PLEASE NOTE that, as many courses involve clinical practicums in the first semester of study, the hepatitis B immunisation should be commenced early, in order for full immunisation status to be attained prior to clinical placements and so meet NSW Health requirements.
Further information is available from NSW Health.