Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours 48 months Undergraduate Programme By La Trobe University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

41,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Blended

La Trobe's Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours gives you the knowledge and skills to launch a career in this important field of health. You'll develop a strong foundation in biosciences and paramedic practice for trauma, respiratory, cardiac, paediatric and obstetric management.

Kickstart your career with first-hand paramedic experience. Build the experience and resilience to tackle this exciting career with work-based learning opportunities in hospitals, community settings and with Ambulance Victoria. You can also practice in the Paramedicine Practical Laboratory equipped with industry-standard medical equipment and an outdoor emergency simulation space.

As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your practical skills when you're needed most. The course also offers a research honours pathway, which can facilitate direct entry into postgraduate studies.

You'll learn:
  • Human biosciences
                  Learn the fundamentals of anatomy while exploring the nervous, endocrine, and other major organ systems of the body.
  • Communication skills in healthcare
                  Gain an understanding of counselling and communication skills and how they are applied in a range of healthcare settings.
  • Trauma, cardiac and paediatric management
                  Discover the pathophysiology of specific trauma conditions and the assessment and management procedures you will need to treat patients presenting with these conditions.

  • Pharmacology
                  Explore the key role drugs play in the treatment and prevention of diseases, including drug classification, administration, and basic pharmacokinetics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Blended

La Trobe's Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours gives you the knowledge and skills to launch a career in this important field of health. You'll develop a strong foundation in biosciences and paramedic practice for trauma, respiratory, cardiac, paediatric and obstetric management.

Kickstart your career with first-hand paramedic experience. Build the experience and resilience to tackle this exciting career with work-based learning opportunities in hospitals, community settings and with Ambulance Victoria. You can also practice in the Paramedicine Practical Laboratory equipped with industry-standard medical equipment and an outdoor emergency simulation space.

As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your practical skills when you're needed most. The course also offers a research honours pathway, which can facilitate direct entry into postgraduate studies.

You'll learn:
  • Human biosciences
                  Learn the fundamentals of anatomy while exploring the nervous, endocrine, and other major organ systems of the body.
  • Communication skills in healthcare
                  Gain an understanding of counselling and communication skills and how they are applied in a range of healthcare settings.
  • Trauma, cardiac and paediatric management
                  Discover the pathophysiology of specific trauma conditions and the assessment and management procedures you will need to treat patients presenting with these conditions.

  • Pharmacology
                  Explore the key role drugs play in the treatment and prevention of diseases, including drug classification, administration, and basic pharmacokinetics.

Admission Requirements

7+
65+
24+
98+
7+
69.95+
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.

4 Years
Mar

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,537 AUD
International
41,800 AUD

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