Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

Confidently provide healthcare in a community-based setting. Paramedics are often the first contacts for people who require emergency primary healthcare. This program will provide you with a strong foundation in clinical sciences and paramedicine.

Structure

Total units: 288

Subjects

  • HLT100 Anatomy and Physiology
  • HLT103 Professional Health Communication
  • LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
  • PAR101 Paramedic Professional Studies
  • PAR102 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Clinical Foundations
  • PAR103 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1
  • PSY103 Applied Psychology in Health Care
  • PUB112 Public Health Foundations
  • SCI110 Science Research Methods
  • BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
  • HLT221 Human Pathophysiology
  • PAR200 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Cardiology
  • PAR201 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Community Paramedicine
  • PAR202 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Medical
  • PAR203 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
  • PAR204 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Respiratory and Immunology
  • PAR212 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma
  • PAR222 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
  • HLT301 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
  • PAR301 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Neonatal Health
  • PAR302 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Substance Use and Toxicology
  • PAR311 Leadership in Clinical Practice
  • PAR312 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
  • PAR321 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice

Standard entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UniSC Sunshine Coast
  • ATAR: 82
No
  • Flexible Delivery : 3 years

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