This qualification reflects the role of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital workers similar to that employed by State/Territory ambulance authorities, the Australian Defence Force and the private sector to provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services. These workers possess clinical skills and theoretical knowledge and provide clinical assessment and pre-hospital and out-of-hospital interventions to patients in an emergency, including providing advanced skills in life support. This qualification applies to a variety of roles including paramedic and emergency medical technician. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of Vocational Placement relevant to the qualification outcomes as detailed in the Assessment Requirements.
Domestic Students If you are not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Information on English Language Proficiency requirements is available at https://www.cqu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/212217/ERP-Listings.pdf. Course Requirements Prior to commencing the Practical Placement students may be required to satisfy requirements relating to suitability (eg. Blue Card), and will be required to provide evidence of vaccinations, Driver's License (Provisional or higher), holding and appropriate First Aid certificate. Specific organisational requirements may also apply.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
There are Vocational Placement activities of at least 160 hours, in a pre-hospital / out of hospital context. These are usually identified by the student at a convenient location. The Vocational Placement activities will be negotiated between the Diploma of Paramedical Science Qualification Coordinator and the individual student to ensure suitability of placements. Vocational Placement opportunities may also be identified by the University. All costs in attending Vocational Placements are borne by the student. Before commencing Vocational Placement, students must submit all CQU requirements to the Schools Work Integrated Learning Officers nine weeks prior to commencement. Immunisation and infection control: Hepatitis B Influenza vaccine Tuberculosis (TB) – Mantoux test or QuantiFERON Gold test Varicella (chickenpox) Adult Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis Measles, Mumps Rubella Blue Card: Queensland Blue Card Application Form available here. Identification Verification by a prescribed person form (for those students posting in their applications to be submitted with the Blue Card form – can be found under Supporting Forms) Authorisation to confirm a valid card/application (For those students that already have a valid Blue Card with another organisation/club) Student Orientation Checklist: Students will be required to undertake an organisational and site specific orientation induction for their vocational placement activities. Current approved First Aid Certificate and updated CPR: HLTAID003 First Aid valid for 3 years, but CPR requires updating every 12 months. CQUniversity requires students to attain a first-aid certificate from a registered training provider within the first year of enrolment and maintain competency in HLTAID001 - CPR.VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.
For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .
Course Type | Qualification |
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Student Availability |
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Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
Application Mode |
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How to Apply | Please Enquire |
Study Area |
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Skill Area |
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AQF Level | Level 5: Diploma |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Patient Transport Officer, First Responder, Industrial Paramedic, Paramedic.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
12 months full-time
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HLTAMB008 | Assess and deliver standard clinical care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMB001 | Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMB012 | Communicate in complex situations to support health care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective
Study Sequence
Enrol into all units from one stage at a time as per the following order:
Stage 1
BSBMED301
HLTAAP002
HLTAAP003
HLTAMB008
HLTINF001
HLTWHS002
Mandatory attendance at Residential School 1
Stage 2
HLTAMB001
HLTAMB002
HLTAMB012
HLTAMB013
CHCCOM005
CHCPRP003
Stage 3
CHCCCS020
CHCDIV001
CHCDIV002
CHCLEG001
HLTWHS006
Mandatory attendance at Residential School 2
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BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMB013 | Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAMB002 | Implement safe access and egress in an emergency | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTAMB008 - Assess and deliver standard clinical care |
1 | HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
1 | HLTAAP002 - Confirm physical health status |
1 | HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
1 | BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
1 | HLTAAP003 - Analyse and respond to client health information |
2 | HLTAMB001 - Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient |
2 | HLTAMB012 - Communicate in complex situations to support health care |
2 | HLTAMB013 - Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency |
2 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
2 | HLTAMB002 - Implement safe access and egress in an emergency |
2 | CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
3 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
3 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
3 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
3 | CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
3 | CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
Assessment Types |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
RPL |
Compulsory Attendance Requirements
Residential School
There are three (3) compulsory Residential Schools for completion of this course. Details of Residential School times and locations will be made available on the unit Moodle page at the start of each teaching term.
Residential Schools allow students to undertake hands on learning in a simulated clinical environment to put theory learned throughout the course into practice. Students are expected to engage with their peers at the Residential Schools and actively participate in activities and assessments.
NOTE: The third residential school for all cohorts is held ONLY at Rockhampton Campus. Residential Schools one and two are available on Rockhampton, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide Campuses.
Vocational Placement
There is a compulsory Vocational Placement component of this course of 160 hours. Students will attend a pre-hospital organisation for at least 160 hours of placement where a portfolio of evidence will be gathered for successful completion. All costs regarding placement and attendance at Residential Schools are borne by the student.
Pre-placement Mandatory Requirements
Before commencing Vocational Placement, students must submit all CQU requirements to the Schools Work Integrated Learning Officers nine weeks prior to commencement of placement:
Uniform Requirements
For placement activities and residential schools the following uniform standards are required:
Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will also need to be purchased as a Workplace Health and Safety requirement when on practical placement as per the organisations requirements. This may include specific footwear.
Textbook Requirements
It is recommended that students purchase the following textbooks:
Resource and Computing Requirements
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student resources that include but are not limited to, email, Internet, video streaming and electronic assessment submission. Students must also be familiar with using USB devices, retrieving electronic material, and uploading documents to and downloading documents from the online course.
Students are also required to create and complete tasks using Microsoft Office software products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. It is expected that students have a basic level of proficiency in these products prior to course commencement
VET Student Loan Information
VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.
For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us.