MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Paramedicine PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION This program is designed to develop university students into SATAC CODE – 104861 professional paramedics. Eligible Graduates who obtain AHPRA Casuarina registration,can apply to work within an Intern Paramedic Program with a state or territory ambulance service prior to DURATION – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time becoming credentialled as a fully qualified emergency ambulance paramedic. DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1 AHPRA registered paramedic graduates may also apply for paramedic positions in other areas, such as the private sectors for ABOUT THE COURSE health, after meeting any additional selection criteria required for a given role. The Bachelor of Paramedicine qualifies you to work as a This course will undergo accreditation in 2022 by the paramedic in Australia. Delivered in partnership with St John Paramedicine Accreditation Committee. Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc., the course offers guaranteed CAREER OPPORTUNITIES clinical student placements in the Northern Territory and hands- You will graduate as a degree qualified paramedic and may on learning from paramedic experts. apply for entry-level paramedic positions both nationally and You'll graduate ready to work in emergency ambulance and pre- internationally. hospital environments in regional, remote and urban settings. Other employment opportunities may include private, event or During the three-year paramedicine degree you'll gain vital clinical defence force paramedic services. decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You'll learn about anatomy and physiology, human development and ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Australia's health-care systems and policies. You will develop If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork knowledge in clinical science areas including trauma and placements you must demonstrate compliance with the following emergency-based response. checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that This course also has a strong focus on Indigenous Health the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing perspectives, mental health and specific care of maternal, clinical/fieldwork placements. A national and/or international neonatal and paediatric patients. police check and a current Working with Children check is Practical industry experience matters, which is why the Bachelor required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork of Paramedicine includes three units of placements with St John placements along with the relevant vaccination status and health Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc., the Northern Territory's exclusive requirements. emergency ambulance service provider. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS The program is designed to develop university students into Inherent requirements apply to this course. professional paramedics. See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. This course is undergoing accreditation by the Paramedicine Board of Australia (under Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). This is a quota course – entry via course transfer is not permitted. Students who wish to apply for this course must follow the SATAC application process. Charles Darwin University 61 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees