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Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) Edith Cowan University
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.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA)
Admissions
Curriculum
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 |
Program Outcome
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.
Career Opportunities
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.