Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, a career as a paramedic could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you will work in a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference to people's lives. CSU's Bachelor of Paramedicine is one of the few dedicated paramedicine degrees in New South Wales carrying full accreditation with the Council of Ambulance Authorities and can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, or many places in between. Course highlights CSU's Bachelor of Paramedicine prepares you to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote and urban settings. Reputation for excellence, with alliances across the globe CSU 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. Outstanding facilities on and off campus Not only will you benefit from CSU's simulation facilities and equipment on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie; you will also undertake supported work placements, enabling you to learn directly from practising paramedics in real-life emergency care settings. International study opportunities also provide unique insights, skills and experiences that will ultimately enhance your competitiveness in the workforce. Develop the skills you need to succeed This course provides a strong focus on delivering community-based paramedicine, including integration with health providers in urban, rural and remote communities. Beyond the clinical skills of being a paramedic, you will also develop strategies for personal resilience to maintain your resilience in the industry. Become a qualified paramedic who can care for critically ill patients and engage and care for obstetric, geriatric, paediatric and special needs patients. Your skill set will grow to 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 of your course, you may be eligible to study 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. These advanced skills will set you apart from your peers and are essential to pursue roles in academia or research. Career opportunities Most of our paramedicine graduates are working as a paramedic within a year of graduation. As paramedicine is a growing global career, employment opportunities occur in both advanced and developing countries. And as paramedicine moves toward professional registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a degree with CSU will ensure you start your career with the best possible qualifications. Work in Australia or overseas Paramedicine is a growing global career and your qualifications will enable you to work as a paramedic in emergency, ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments around the world.