Griffith University
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Paramedicine is a three-year degree offered full-time on-campus at the Gold Coast. Intensive teaching periods and online course content will be available.
The Bachelor of Paramedicine will run over three trimesters in Years 1 and 2; Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 only in Year 3; and students will be able to graduate at the end of Year 3.
You will be prepared to work as a paramedic in a range of traditional and non-traditional settings. You will gain clinical decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and will learn about human body systems, paramedic practice, and the management of conditions, disease states and trauma.
You will also develop strong practical skills through clinical simulation delivered through Griffith's extensive range of simulation facilities and will complete a range of clinical placements to enhance your professional practice.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Parklands Dr, Southport
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
Assumed Knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Paramedicine will prepare you for the following roles.
Paramedic
Paramedics are medical professionals who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, and other medical emergencies where an ambulance has been called...
Intensive Care Paramedic
Intensive Care Paramedics (also known as Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedics (ICPs)) are highly trained first responders who attend car acci...
Critical Care Paramedic
Critical Care Paramedics are highly trained first responders who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, natural disasters, dangerous incidents a...
Ambulance Service Paramedic
An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides on-site health care to people in emergency situations. You’ll respond to 000 calls and assess a patient’s n...
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