Paramedic Science Careers

First responders and paramedics provide emergency medical care and help those in need, during their toughest moments.

Paramedics use their extensive knowledge of emergency medicine and human anatomy to assess a situation, and act, ensuring the best possible outcome.

Career Vibes

As a paramedic, you’ll provide care during emergencies, and transport patients who are critically ill or injured. You’ll do this in roles such as:  

  • paramedic,
  • intensive care paramedic,
  • mining and industries paramedic, specialising in aviation and retrieval medicine, or
  • intensive care specialist paramedic.

Labour Market Insights (2022) project strong growth of ambulance officers and paramedics jobs, with a projected change of 8.4% (or 1,600 jobs) by 2026. 

Skills, Interests and Traits

As a paramedic, you will rely on your technical and interpersonal skills as you provide critical care to patients during their time of need. Your ability to think quickly, form connections and work with medical professionals will help you make a positive difference to your patients’ health and wellbeing. 

  • Ability to think clearly and act quickly
  • Strong communication skills
  • Patient and empathetic
  • Non-judgemental
  • Thrive on diverse and changing environments
  • Build rapport quickly with people
  • Adaptable

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Undergraduate Courses in Paramedic Science

Get started with a paramedic science course at CQU.  

Our accredited paramedic science courses will qualify you as a paramedic and prepare you for a fast-paced career in emergency healthcare. You’ll graduate work ready, having built your capability in emergency treatment and paramedic care through a range of hands-on and practical learning experiences.

CG95 - Bachelor of Paramedic Science

Gain a qualification that will lead you to a rewarding career as a paramedic. 

CM40 - Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

An alternative option to studying to be a paramedic is this dual degree.

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    The best thing so far from my paramedic degree has really been the teaching staff just because they provide so much care and you can just really tell that they want us to do the best so that we become great paramedics.

    Katie Magill

    STEPS, Bachelor of Paramedic Science

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