Paramedicine

CDU Paramedicine

The three-year Bachelor of Paramedicine degree at CDU is the first choice of preference for those wishing to study paramedicine in the Northern Territory and interstate (external mode).

This course prepares you for the fast-paced world of paramedicine and leads to registration with the Paramedic Board of Australia (PBA). 

Paramedicine educational facilities

You will have access to industry-standard equipment and the latest educational technologies, delivered by highly qualified and experienced paramedic lecturers. This means you will be well prepared for work-integrated learning (WIL) placements and future employment.

The Bachelor of Paramedicine contains six simulated learning units, and three work-integrated learning (WIL) units spread across the degree, and students gain hands-on practical experiences through simulated learning as early as week one. Our high-fidelity manikins and task trainers allow students to practice their clinical assessment skills in a safe, simulated learning environment prior to attending real-world situations during work-integrated learning (WIL).

Studying interstate

Studying remotely, away from other students can be daunting and feel isolating. If you decide to study paramedicine online, you will attend live lectures with other online students and be encouraged to form a learning community using study groups. You will also attend six, five-day practical workshops throughout the degree which provide you with opportunities for meeting your peer group in person.

The CDU paramedicine teaching team are experienced in delivering high quality education online to allow you to get the best online experience possible.

Student support

Students are supported throughout their educational journey while studying paramedicine at CDU. Students will have access to supportive lectures who encourage student learning and developing natural curiosity.

Students will also be able to attend weekly pastoral support sessions designed to connect students to share experiences and learn from each other. This is especially helpful for students who study online. Students will also be allocated peer mentors who are student paramedics from higher years within the degree.

Work-integrated learning (WIL) placements

You will attend WIL placements with the Territory's emergency ambulance service,  St John NT in years 1-3 and in year 2, your WIL experience will be broadened through attendance at community-based placements which will deepen your understanding of the future role of paramedics in the community.

These ambulance placements and community care placements also allow students to apply their formal education to real-world authentic situations and to foster professional relationships with clinical mentors.