Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (ADF Conversion)

Please refer to the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion) [53C] for information about other options if you have not been nominated for this course by the Australian Defence Force

The Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (ADF Conversion) will enable students to:

• Demonstrate an adaptive, flexible and self-directed commitment to the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health and to the delivery of primary health care across the lifespan.
• Function, build and sustain collaborative, professional relationships as a member of a team within multidisciplinary teams and agencies
• Employ critical, analytical and reflective abilities within paramedic practice, understanding the importance of lifelong learning within the profession.
• Incorporate their understanding of contemporary local and national healthcare priorities, including integrated care models, mental health reforms, quality and safety management in paramedic practice.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and skills required for competent practice in a range of paramedic practice contexts as documented in the National Competency Standards for the Paramedic.
• Provide patient-centred care as applicable to current evidence-based practice in a diverse range of patient presentations and events.
• Demonstrates professional autonomy and accountability whilst acting in accordance with accepted standards of conduct and performance of a paramedic and practices within the legal and ethical boundaries of the paramedic profession
• Employ a range of technologies to enhance paramedic professional development and support the health care they are providing

This course is a negotiated program of study with the ADF which will allow students to progress to a higher clinical level within their employment. Initially this course will be offered to the Australian Navy, where graduates will be able to progress from advanced medic to clinical manager.

There is no current national regulatory framework for paramedics, graduates will be eligible for admission as members of the professional bodies, Paramedics Australasia and the Australian and New Zealand College of Paramedicine.