Paramedicine

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An exciting part of Paramedicine Sciences degree involves on the job training through Workplace Learning (WPL).

To assist with the WPL journey, the following tabs contain important information and guides to ensure students are aware of their WPL requirements.

The following indicates compulsory Workplace Learning (WPL) components:

Bachelor of Paramedicine - 4418PM

  • CLS103 - Non-Emergency Clinical Placement (10 days - 80 hours)
  • CLS206 - Clinical Placement and Authentic Learning 1 (22 days)
  • CLS311 - Clinical Placement and Authentic Learning 2 (40 days - 250 hours)

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) Integrated Honours - 4518PM

  • CLS103 - Non-Emergency Clinical Placement (10 days - 80 hours)
  • CLS206 - Clinical Placement and Authentic Learning 1 (22 days)
  • CLS311 - Clinical Placement and Authentic Learning 2 (40 days - 250 hours)

Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine (with specialisations) (4618CC) (4618EC)

  • CLS407 - Essentials of Paramedicine: Clinical placement (11 days - 140 - 160 hours)

Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) – (4608PA)

  • CLS407 – Essentials of Paramedicine: Clinical placement (11 days – 140 - 160 hours)

Master of Paramedicine (with specialisations) (4718CC)

  • APS404 - Advanced Care Practicum (10 to 15 days - 120 to 140 hours)

It is compulsory as a Charles Sturt University student to obtain and maintain specific requirements throughout their degree. These include NSW Health compliance requirements and Charles Sturt Universities Workplace Learning requirements. The following information will assist to achieve compliance.

NSW Health requirements

Due first year of study and no later than 31 March.

  • Australian National Police Check
  • NSW Health Code of Conduct
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations
  • Influenza vaccination
  • COVID-19 vaccination

Visit NSW Health for more information

Use the following checklist to help organise requirements:

Download NSW Health compliance checklist

Once compliance requirements obtained, email them to FOSH-WPL@csu.edu.au for processing. Please enter in the email subject line: Student ID / Student name / Discipline / Compliance.

For further assistance please see the FOSH WPL Student Guide to NSW Health Compliance.

Charles Sturt University WPL requirements

Due first year of study and no later than 31 March.

  • First Aid - 1st year only
  • Working with Children Check
  • Online course – Manual Handling
  • Online course – Child Protection
  • Online course – Hand Hygiene
  • Uniform
  • Type 1 hard hat/helmet including a chin strap that complies with the National Safety Standards

Information can be found on the Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Interact 2 site. Charles Sturt students and staff are required to self enrol to obtain access by following the following guide:

Download the discipline requirements checklist

Once Charles Sturt University WPL requirements obtained, instructions on how to upload to InPlace can be found on the above Interact2 site.

For students

To support your Workplace Learning journey the following services will provide you with important information:

For providers

As a paramedicine provider, you can learn about how we place and support students by visiting the Paramedic Interprofessional Placement website.

Need help or assistance?

Please contact the Faculty of Science and Health Workplace Learning Team.

Phone: +61 26933 3010
Email: FOSH-WPL@csu.edu.au