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

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

39,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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

On Campus

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

69.95+
98+
28+
65+
7+
10+

4 Years
Mar

Domestic
9,296 AUD
International
39,400 AUD

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