Begin a challenging and rewarding career as a paramedic with a Bachelor of Paramedicine from VU.You will gain the skills, knowledge and techniques to treat patients in out-of-hospital care. You will be able to manage all aspects of the needs of paramedic patients (physical, psychological, social). This course will prepare you to be sensitive to issues in diverse communities and treat patients accordingly. Our paramedicine degree is held in very high regard in the industry for its hands-on approach. You will learn through practical scenarios and clinical placements, and also gain a solid understanding of theory. VU graduates are compassionate and highly capable professionals. Studying at VU will prepare you for the real world of emergency health. Paramedic clinical placement: hands-on learning A key part of your paramedic course will be spending time in ambulances, observing and assisting as part of your paramedic clinical placements. You will gain direct practical experience as a real paramedic under a clinical supervisor within Ambulance Victoria. These placements will provide you with confidence and a competitive advantage in the workforce. Some of your 360 hours clinical-placement experience will be completed in a high-fidelity simulation suite. Specialised paramedicine facilities In our laboratories, you can practise your new skills in a safe environment. You will learn through simulation scenarios where you will role play, acting out realistic emergency responses. Our strong partnership with Ambulance Victoria keeps our teaching methods up-to-date and relevant. Our state-of-the-art facilities include: clinical practice rooms self-directed learning laboratories life-like mannequin technology. Careers in paramedicine Working as a paramedic is demanding but rewarding. Paramedicine is a competitive sector. VU graduates have the practical skills, knowledge and personal attributes to gain employment in this field. Potential employers include: li>ambulance services worldwide <>rural and remote paramedic practice <>non-emergency patient transport Employment for ambulance officers and paramedics to 2020 is expected to grow strongly. You’ll also have work opportunities interstate and overseas. Many of our graduates have secured positions in countries such as the United Kingdom. Example job titles include: paramedic air ambulance paramedic ambulance community officer clinical instructor MICA paramedic. Course structure To attain HBPD Bachelor of Paramedicine students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of: 48 credit points of Core College studies; 240 credit points of Core Paramedic studies; Students will have the opportunity to complete two (2) specialist units in third year, as follows: 24 credit points of Specialist Paramedic studies. In the final third year, Students will have the option of completing HIP3001 Interprofessional Practice in either Semester 1 or 2, or alternatively, HFB3200 Pinnacle Venture in Semester 2.