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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code K89

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deliver pre-hospital care within a range of clinical, policy and organisational contexts, inclusive of the public health, social, cultural and clinical aspects of paramedical science.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to undertake clinical practice placements as part of this course with partner healthcare providers.

Duty of care

To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfill their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to: Certificate of National Police Clearance Current Manual Handling Certification; initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification, courses available via ECU provider Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more information at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275 MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au Prior to undertaking placements, students are required to have the pre-practicum checklist completed and signed off by the placement co-ordinator. The required learning outcomes in some of the compulsory practical units in this course may not be readily achievable or appropriate for persons with certain disabilities or medical conditions. Whilst the university will attempt to make such adjustments as is reasonably practical, all students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the course which are linked to professional and industry competencies. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the requirements of the course with the Course Coordinator before enrolling.

Attendance requirements

Students will be required to attend during the hours established by the host health agency providing the clinical experience opportunity. These hours may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks, and clinical practice periods may change with minimal notice to students due to circumstances outside the control of the School.

Professional practice rules

From the first year of study, students will be expected to initiate and develop a professional portfolio that maps their progression towards professional practice and the national paramedic competencies, as articulated by the accrediting body.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Paramedics Australasia (PA).

This course has been Accredited by: Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA).

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

• ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• University Preparation Course
• Aboriginal University Orientation Course
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• Special Consideration Entry
• Educational Disadvantage
• Portfolio entry where accepted

Reporting Obligations

ECU has an obligation to report details of all students enrolled in this course to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Should paramedicine become a registered profession to meet the requirements of the universities reporting obligation to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or any state registering body, names of students undertaking this course will be provided to AHPRA, for the purposes of student registration. For further information please see the AHPRA web site http://www.ahpra.gov.au/

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Cross Campus Attendance

The theoretical elements of the course can be studied entirely online. However, students should note that a number of units have mandatory clinical workshops which require attendance at the Joondalup campus, unless exemption is granted under Advanced Standing pathways. Clinical Placements are also a requirement of the course, and require attendance at partner healthcare providers. Where placements can not be provided an alternative will be provided at Joondalup Campus.

Secondary Location

Eligible students may complete this course in an employment model linked to a specific employer with a mixture of on-campus and off-campus modes of delivery. Students studying in the employment linked model may be required to attend their employer's nominated training facility, or the Joondalup Campus.

Course Structure

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.