How to Become a Paramedic in Australia

A paramedic is a registered health professional who delivers emergency pre-hospital care. They are the first clinician on scene at medical emergencies. The Paramedicine Board of Australia regulates the profession nationally.

You need a Bachelor of Paramedicine or equivalent from an accredited Australian university. The degree takes three years full-time. It covers clinical assessment, pharmacology, advanced life support, and patient transport. After graduating, you register with AHPRA.

Paramedics work across state ambulance services, retrieval services, industrial sites, and community health. Advanced paths include Intensive Care Paramedicine and Primary Care Paramedicine. These roles need further study and offer a broader scope of practice.

A code of conduct set by the Paramedicine Board governs the profession. All paramedics must complete required CPD (continuing professional development) each year.