Introduction
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver pre-hospital care within a range of clinical, policy and organisational contexts.
Students will also develop the understanding needed for the public health, social, cultural and clinical aspects of paramedical science.
Course Entry
Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English Language requirements (Band 5)
In addition to satisfying ECU minimum English standard requirements for this course, all applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) English language skills registration standard.
These requirements are as follows:
IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
24 for listening,
24 for reading,
27 for writing, and
23 for speaking, or
Completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA (including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12) with a supporting written declaration to confirm that your primary language is English, or
Completion of at least 5 years full-time equivalent continuous combined secondary and/or tertiary and/or vocational education taught and assessed in a recognised country as defined by the NMBA (within the last 7 years). The 5 years does not include the proposed ECU study.
Note: English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to an acceptable number of test sittings and combined scores across test sittings.
ECU's minimum English standard requirements for this course may be satisfied with one of the following:
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
PST1107
Perspectives in Paramedic Professional Practice
15
SCH1101
Cultural Studies
15
MHS1101
Anatomy and Physiology 1
15
PST1108
Theoretical Perspectives In Paramedical Practice 1
15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
PST1106
Emergency Mental Health Response
15
MHS1102
Anatomy and Physiology 2
15
SCH1105
Introduction to Pharmacology
15
PSP1108
Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 1
15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
PST2102
Trauma Studies for Paramedics
15
PSP2222
Primary Care Placements
15
PST2108
Disease States in Emergency Care
15
HST2122
Health Research Methodology
15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
PST2109
Medical Studies for Paramedics
15
PSP2103
Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 2
15
PST2106
Pre-hospital Diagnostic Techniques
15
SCH2204
Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues
15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
PSP3107
Paramedic Clinical Placements
15
PST3109
Reflective Practice in Paramedicine
15
PSP3101
Advanced Paramedical Practice 1
15
PST3106
Paediatric Studies for Paramedics
15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Credit Points
PSP3103
Advanced Paramedical Practice 2
15
PST3107
Obstetric Studies for Paramedics
15
MMS3112
Safety and Quality in Healthcare
15
PST3210
Pre Hospital Perspectives in Emergency Management
15
Course Learning Outcomes
Apply appropriate communication skills in written and oral forms to transfer clinical knowledge, support clinical decision-making and work collaboratively with others in a team setting.
Apply technology and information transliteracy as part of clinical decision-making.
Critically evaluate the impact of, or response to the Paramedics actions, and identify goals for continued professional development.
Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and skills in paramedical practice and science across diverse clinical and social contexts, in accordance with legislation and accepted industry and agency standards of conduct and performance.
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the clinical and medical sciences which underpin paramedical practice and their application to clinical and social settings.
Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify, plan and manage complex clinical problems, integrating cultural awareness and global and international perspectives, which are ethically appropriate.
Generate innovative, sustainable and informed responses, which are culturally appropriate.
Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge across diverse contexts to assess health and social care needs.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA)
Career Opportunities
This course prepares graduates to practise high-quality paramedicine in a wide spectrum of healthcare and cultural settings and to leading Australian and international trends in healthcare provision.
Possible future job titles
Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic, Industrial Paramedic, Ambulance Officer, Intensive Care Paramedic, Retrieval Paramedic.
