IELTS: 6.0 (No brand no less than 6.0)
TOEFL 72 (Speaking and Writing no less than 18)
Cambridge: B2
PTE: 50
Deliver best-practice patient care from site to hospital.
Develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency situations in a manner consistent with best practice. This is an accredited degree for anyone seeking a career as a paramedic with an Australian state ambulance service or a research career in pre-hospital science. Graduates may also qualify for employment with ambulance services in international jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom.
Why study Paramedic Science at Flinders
Accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities
Provides the knowledge, skills and judgment to deliver pre-hospital emergency care in a professional manner
Has a strong focus on paramedic-specific clinical practice but includes broader studies in the health sciences relevant to healthcare delivery
Conforms to the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines as they relate to advanced life support and other specific emergencies
Course aims
The aim of the Bachelor of Paramedic Science is the provision of a broad based education which covers the knowledge and skills required for paramedic practice, together with the political, administrative, social, epidemiological and legal environment which is applicable to the entire Australian health care system.
An appreciation of global trends within pre-hospital care will be encouraged through comparative investigations of practices of paramedics and emergency medical technicians from around the world. This broad base education aims to ensure graduates are equipped to function effectively as health care professionals and appreciate the roles and constraints of other health care professionals.
The course also aims to encourage critical thinking and resourcefulness, through the extensive use of problem based learning and clinical simulations, to ensure graduates are job ready for the demands of paramedic practice and have the ability to analyse and question current practices. Integrated with the challenges of a newly emergent profession, the course aims to promote a commitment to professionalism and contributions to growing a national professional entity.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the degree, the student should be able to:
demonstrate a sound underpinning knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to a level required for effective diagnosis of patient conditions and rationalisation of treatments
demonstrate competence at patient care, through effective patient assessment, diagnoses, treatment and evaluation of care provided
direct an emergency health care team in a complex operation through effective leadership and communication
apply principles of safe work practices in the environment of out of hospital care
integrate paramedic practice within the broader context of health care with an appreciation of other health care professional roles and the policy and politics of health care systems
analyse the sociological, psychological, legal and ethical of aspects of paramedic practice within the wider context of holistic health care provision
synthesise effective oral presentation skills and professional writing through a proficient use of literature, data bases and practice guidelines
discuss the obligation for development of the profession and self through lifelong learning, acquisition of new knowledge and reflective practice
identify the link between evidence based practice and clinical practice guidelines used in Australia and internationally
discuss the variations in paramedic practice across Australia and the World
identify specific health care issues of indigenous people and outline strategies for effective delivery of care for indigenous people.
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This program will equip you to apply for employment with a range of domestic and international organisations including South Australian Ambulance Service, Ambulance Victoria, St John Ambulance Australia, UK National Health Service Trust ambulance services (London Ambulance Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, South Central Ambulance Service, North East Ambulance Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service).
Potential occupations include:
paramedic intern
graduate paramedic
communications officer
emergency services/rescue officer
mine site paramedic
industrial paramedic.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
