Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)

Admission and Selection Process

Application to the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Emergency Health is through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).  Course code is 29081 (CSP) 29082 (Fee) 29083 (Int. Fee).

Prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and Units 3 and 4— mathematics (any)

Selection Mode

Current Year 12: ENTER and two-stage process with a middle band of approximately 20%. NONY12—the entire academic record including GPA will be considered.

A study score of at least 25 in any two of mathematics (any), chemistry, biology, physics and health and human development = an aggregate 2 points higher.

Health Requirements for Clinical Placement

Metropolitan Ambulance Service (MAS) and Rural Ambulance Victoria (RAV) require the following pre-requisites for clinical placements and are, therefore, included in the entry requirements.

Note: All costs associated with the requirements outlined below are to be met by the intending students.

MAS/RAV approved medical examination and Fitness Assessment

A medical examination and fitness assessment must be completed as a specific pre-requisite for Clinical Placement.

Other Checks

All students are required to have a police record check, an immunisation check and a working with children check. Details will be available on enrolment.

Course structure

Eight semesters, each of four units. Clinical nursing and paramedic experience will be taken throughout the course. This comprises a major component of the course and requires placement in a variety of health care settings, ambulance services and other health agencies.  Travel to metropolitan and rural off-campus locations for clinical placement will be required.  Applicants must pass a police check prior to undertaking clinical placements.  Successful completion of medical and fitness assessments are a prerequisite for clinical placements with Victorian Ambulance Services.  Infectious diseases and vaccination policies apply.