Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)

Career opportunities

Graduates work professionally in paramedic occupations such as:

• ambulance officers
• paramedics
• emergency response personnel
• defence forces medics. 

There are also opportunities to work with overseas paramedic organisations.

The course is recognised by industry and most ambulance authorities now offer graduate programs and specifically target CSU students.

The Ambulance Service NSW

The Ambulance Service of NSW (ASNSW) is a diverse organisation, employing over 3,500 people in a range of areas including front line positions such as paramedics, operations centre staff, flight nurses and patient transport officers and behind the scenes roles in communications, IT, payroll, workforce, public affairs and other corporate and administrative roles.

A career with ASNSW offers a range of employment opportunities for advancement and ongoing development. The ASNSW is unique in that it offers front line staff the opportunity to specialise into diverse areas such as Rescue, Special Casualty Access Team (SCAT), Aeromedical services, Snow operations, Rapid Response, Counter Disaster and Patient Transport Service.

Employment requirements

In order to be considered for employment with ASNSW, all applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following selection criteria:

• A high standard of medical fitness, physical fitness and strength appropriate to perform the requirements and duties of the position.
• Holding as a minimum, prior to commencing employment, an Unrestricted Australian Light Rigid Driver's Licence.
• A good driving history with a loss of no more than 6 demerit points lost in the past 3 years and no licence cancellation in the previous 2 years. Ambulance will consider all convictions, particularly those relating to driving whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, reckless driving, dangerous driving or those leading to loss of licence regardless of when it occurred.
• A good academic record, demonstrating successful completion of all subjects necessary to completing the degree.
• Immunisation status compliant with paramedic requirements against the following infectious diseases: Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

Ambulance services in other states

Graduates of this course are also eligible to seek employment in other Australian states or territories. For more information, visit:

• ACT Ambulance Service
• Ambulance Tasmania
• Ambulance Victoria
• SA Ambulance
• St John Ambulance Northern Territory
• St John Ambulance Western Australia
• Queensland Ambulance Service