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For enrolment in 2009

Associate Degree in Clinical Practice (Paramedic) DipClinicalPrac(Paramedic)

The Associate Degree in Clinical Practice (Paramedic) studied on campus is an exit point within the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic). Click here for more information about the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic).

CSU’s Associate Degree in Clinical Practice (Paramedic) prepares health professionals intending to work in paramedic and emergency care settings.

About the course

The course is available to students already employed as qualified ambulance officers/paramedics or medics in the Army, Navy or Air Force and also on a full-time basis at the Bathurst Campus.

Students will acquire knowledge, skills and values which will enable them to make decisions based on principles of paramedical science, health services management and social science, and to initiate appropriate pre-hospital emergency care.

Where it will take you

Graduates work professionally in occupations such as ambulance officers and emergency response paramedic personnel. Most ambulance authorities now offer graduate programs and specifically target CSU students.

Your course is recognised by industry

This course is taught in conjunction with the Ambulance Service of NSW and the Tasmanian Ambulance Service.

Professionals teaching you professional skills

The course is taught by dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience.

The latest facilities

To make sure you are experienced in using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include practice teaching laboratories containing the latest equipment needed for treating patients in the pre-hospital care environment.

Hands-on experience

Students may need to attend residential workshops to practise their clinical skills in a simulated paramedic environment.

Credit for previous study

Applicants who have completed recognised studies within the tertiary education sector including TAFE will be entitled to credit in accordance with University policy.

Qualified Ambulance Officers and medics serving in a full-time capacity in the Australian Defence Forces and related health professionals with appropriate experience and qualifications are invited to apply for credit for prior learning. Credit will be assessed on an individual basis.

Residential schools

Distance education students will need to attend some residential sessions in order to develop the required clinical skills.

Residential sessions are associated with the following subjects:

The residential sessions are usually offered more than once each session to provide some flexibility in attendance.

Clinical requirements

Refer to the Clinical Requirements section following for information on:

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 128 points for the diploma course. In addition, all full-time students must complete a clinical placement with an approved ambulance service.

Further study

Upon completion of course requirements, students can apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic). To subsequently graduate from the degree program, students must satisfactorily complete the eight nominated subjects (64 subject points):

APS301 Advanced Paramedical Science 1
CLS300 Clinical Studies 4
CLS302Internship 3
CLS310 Major Incident Management
HSM161 Health Services Organisation
HSM202 Managing Health Services
PHC303 Evidence Based Practice
PHC304 Paramedical Research

 

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