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Paramedicine resources

Paramedicine student resources, from course structures to placement info, all in one place. Very convenient. Don’t forget to bookmark it.

Semester dates

You'll be required to log into Moodle from 1 February, with your first on-campus block starting 22 February (earlier than most other courses).
 
On-campus blocks
 
Semester 1:
22–26 February
3–7 May
10–14 May
 
Semester 2:
26–30 July
27 September to 1 October
4–8 October
 
You must have 100% attendance for on-campus blocks.
 
Exam periods
 
Semester 1: 
7–18 June
 
Semester 2:
25 October to 5 November
 
There will be two online exams per semester. Dates TBC.
 
Clinical placement blocks with Ambulance Victoria
 
You can choose any 2–3 week block that falls within the following dates (these may change depending on placement availability or public holidays).
 
Semester 1:
1–28 March
24 May to 6 June
 
Semester 2:
16 August to 12 September

Find your course structure

Before classes start

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Read about the requirements 
There are some attributes, skills and abilities that you must have in order to complete your degree, such as cognition, communication, strength and mobility.
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Placement

Placement means working in a clinical setting. It gives you the chance to apply your knowledge in real situations – great preparation for being in the workforce. You must complete at least 160 hours with Ambulance Victoria (about 8 shifts per semester).

You’ll use the InPlace platform to upload essential documents, submit your placement preferences and find out where you’ve been placed. Log in with your student ID and password.

Find out more about organising your placement via InPlace.

Before you go on placement, you must:

  • pass a medical and physical capacity test (which costs about $700 – find all the details in your offer letter)
  • be vaccinated against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Influenza, Pertussis and COVID 19 (minimum 3 doses)
  • pass a mask fit test
  • get a Police Check
  • get a Working with Children Check.

You’ll need to upload evidence of these mandatory requirements to InPlace. Some of the documents can take 6–12 weeks to receive, so best start early.

Download the Ambulance Victoria Clinical Practice Guidelines app to access the latest guidelines.

Placement can be physically and emotionally challenging, so we’ll share your contact details with Ambulance Victoria peer support. Remember that you can also access the free Federation counselling service.  

We've got a team of experts supporting your placement. If you need help, contact us on Health.Placements@federation.edu.au.

Teaching staff

How do you know you'll be learning the latest evidence-based practices? Because your teachers work in industry. Some are trained ALS and MICA paramedics – which means their knowledge is up to date.

Library subject guides

Our librarians have made researching easier by grouping all of your discipline resources together (including ebooks, textbooks, websites and free image libraries). You'll also find handy search and referencing tips.
 
Paramedicine subject guide
Our partnership with Ambulance Victoria guarantees clinical placements for all students, emphasising hands-on, real-world experiences within a supportive and dynamic learning environment."
— Anita Giannis, Paramedicine senior lecturer