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ON THE SCENE
STUDY FLINDERS PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

Ambulance Officers and Paramedics are growth occupations with projections reporting an increase in employment of up to 20% over the next 5 years*

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When the unthinkable happens, be the one who makes a difference. The one who understands what needs to be done, and has the training to do it.

A Flinders Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree will give you the chance to not only change lives, but to save lives. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to become a registered, highly trained and respected health care worker.

South Australia

Delivering career-ready graduates for over 20 years

Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities on our Bedford Park campus.
You will be working shifts performing patient transport services, emergency support services and an emergency operations centre in first year.
You’ll be job-ready, with 300 hours of emergency ambulance placements with SA Ambulance Service in second and third years.
Collaboration the South Australian Ambulance Service (SAAS) and Ambulance Victoria (AV) ensures industry relevance throughout your course.

Bachelor of Paramedic Science

Bachelor of Paramedic Science (Regional External Program)

Intensive Care Paramedicine

Master of Paramedic science

Northern Territory – NEW course in 2021

Tailored for the Territory

Complete the theory online from anywhere in the Northern Territory.
Face-to-face components will be delivered via 1-2 week practical workshop intensives in state-of-the-art facilities in Darwin each semester.
You’ll be job-ready, with 300 hours of emergency ambulance placements over the duration of the degree with St John NT.
Collaboration with St John NT, the South Australian Ambulance Service (SAAS) and Ambulance Victoria (AV) ensures industry relevance throughout your course.

Bachelor of Paramedic Science (Northern Territory)

Why study Paramedic Science at Flinders

With our first graduates in 2000, Flinders Paramedics Science degree is well established and nationally reputable.
Over 1,300 Flinders Paramedic Science graduates are contributing to health workforces around the world.
Flinders graduates are qualified to work for all Australian and New Zealand ambulance services.
Experience the world. Seize the opportunity to undertake a 3 week placement tour in the US at the start of third year. This program may also lead to a provisional job offer before you complete the degree.
'Wellness’ is established as a core principle throughout all topics in the degree, beginning in first semester first year to ensure you are safe on placement and during your career.

Your career

Potential occupations

Paramedic
Communications officer
Emergency services/rescue officer
Private sector paramedic.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Paramedic Science is an Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) approved program for first professional registration as a paramedic under the National Law.

Potential employers

St John Ambulance Australia
South Australian Ambulance Service
Ambulance Victoria
UK National Health Service Trust ambulance services (e.g. London Ambulance Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service)
Higher education institutions
Local health networks.

Get inspired

Discover Flinders’ Paramedic Science degree, including what you can expect to study, the support available to you, unique learning experiences during your degree and what you can expect in your future career.

Paramedics Science at Flinders, featuring Anthea Cayetano, first year coordinator

A graduate’s perspective, featuring Sarah Rech, Paramedic Science graduate

I would honestly recommend the paramedic degree and profession to anyone who has a real passion for helping people. The trust the community places in us allows us to help them in their times of need. Being a paramedic is a true privilege.

Sarah Rech, Lecturer in Paramedic Science and Paramedic with SA Ambulance Service

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It wasn't until I began studying the Master of Paramedicine that I realised how infinite learning can be. It's become somewhat addictive as I look for other avenues to challenge myself that I would never have done before. I've proven to myself that despite my initial reservations about undertaking the Master of Paramedicine, there is a true value in gaining a higher degree.

Paul Pulleine, Master of Paramedic Science (2018); Clinical Deployment Officer (CDO), Ambulance Tasmania

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EXPLORE
OTHER CAREERS
IN HEALTH

There are amazing careers in health all over the world for you to discover.

Uncover your passion

The paramedic degree at Flinders is one of the best and it has programmes in place that allow excellent preparation for a career as a paramedic, in either the traditional ambulance response role or other paramedic fields, such as mine sites and private organisations.

Zebedee Schulz, Bachelor of Paramedic Science 2018, St John Ambulance NT

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I think what brings me the greatest pride and satisfaction is the chance to be there for people in some incredibly intimate moments of crisis. To be able to walk away from these situations feeling like you made a positive impact during someone’s time of need is immensely rewarding.

Gabriel Hicks, Bachelor of Paramedic Science 2016

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Industry partners

Our commitment to rural and remote health

Flinders University has Australia’s widest network of remote and rural campuses and community partnerships, running from Adelaide, the Riverland, South East South Australia to Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin in the Northern Territory.

Flinders in the NT

Flinders Rural Health SA

Teaching staff

Brad Mitchell, Course Coordinator

Brad Mitchell is a lecturer, topic coordinator, and the Course Coordinator of the Bachelor of Paramedic Science. He maintains his clinical qualification by working part-time as a registered paramedic with SA Ambulance Service, and is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Paramedicine.

Brad is passionate about paramedic education and ensuring that student progression through the degree is both seamless and rewarding. As Course Coordinator, Brad is responsible for ensuring the Paramedic Science degree delivers its curriculum in a manner consistent with best practice and meets both accreditation and registration standards.

Anthea Cayetano, First Year Coordinator of the Bachelor of Paramedic Science

Anthea Cayetano is a lecturer, topic coordinator, and the First Year Coordinator of the Bachelor of Paramedic Science. She is also a registered paramedic working for SA Ambulance Service.

Through quality research and innovative teaching and learning design, Anthea strives for teaching excellence that is completely student-centred. By creating safe learning environments, she encourages students to be courageous, self-reflective and receptive, and willing to respond to feedback. With a passion for supporting first-year transitions, student wellbeing and academic success are key priorities for Anthea.