Laurea in Paramedicina

CRISCO code: 036176A

Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, the Bachelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you'll experience a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference in people's lives.

This course is one of the few dedicated paramedicine degrees in New South Wales carrying full accreditation with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and Paramedicine Board of Australia. It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.

Course highlights

Our Bachelor of Paramedicine prepares you to work in an emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote and urban settings.

A rich history, and industry alliances

Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree and has a proud history of producing high-quality paramedicine graduates with excellent employment outcomes. You'll learn from academics who are international leaders, bringing diverse overseas experiences to the curriculum, while also maintaining close ties with the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance.

Develop the skills you need

This course focuses on delivering community-based paramedicine, including integration with health providers in urban, rural and remote communities. Become a qualified paramedic who can care for critically ill patients and engage and care for obstetric, geriatric, paediatric and special needs patients. Your skillset will encompass advanced trauma and cardiac life support, stroke management and airway management including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airways and cricothyroidotomy.

Online study options for eligible students

Already employed as a paramedic or medic in the Army, Navy or Air Force? Our credit arrangements allow you to study online and complete your degree sooner.

Honours

If you receive a credit average in the first and second years, you may be eligible to study for the Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours). The Honours program trains you in a range of research techniques and lets you pursue an in-depth project in an area of interest under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is dedicated to providing a degree and student experience like no other university. Our approach to teaching and learning combined with hands-on experience ensures Charles Sturt graduates have the best opportunities to kickstart careers in their chosen profession.

Be the grad who gets the job

Join the university with the highest graduate employment rate in Australia* – more Charles Sturt University grads get jobs faster than grads from any other uni. Employers know Charles Sturt grads are skilled, confident and ready to get to work

Connections with industry

Our academics and teaching staff are well-connected. So when you graduate, you’ll already have a wide network of industry contacts who can help you kickstart your career. We also work with national and international organisations to give you the most relevant knowledge.

Charles Sturt University's international links

Charles Sturt University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and is partly funded by the Australian government. Charles Sturt University has over 60 partnerships in more than 25 countries that facilitate research, course delivery, cultural exchange, student and staff exchange and a diverse range of other educational activities.

**Good Universities Guide 2022/23

Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. Charles Sturt University CRICOS Provider Number: 00005F.