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 to people's lives.

This course is one of the few dedicated paramedicine degrees in New South Wales carrying full accreditation with the Council of Ambulance Authorities. It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.

Our Bachelor of Paramedicine prepares you to work in 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.

Outstanding facilities

Not only will you benefit from learning in our simulation facilities and equipment on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie; you'll 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

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 skill set will encompass advanced trauma and cardiac life support, stroke management and airway management including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airways and cricothyroidotomy

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Paramedics in emergency, ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments

Working in private and event paramedic services, mining and natural resources sector emergency services, defence forces and international paramedic and emergency response services

Join NSW Ambulance or other ambulance services

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Paramedicine is fully accredited by the Council of Ambulances Authority (CAA) (2018-2023).