Studying at VU will prepare you for the real world of emergency health.
We offer first aid and CPR training, TAFE qualifications, and a Bachelor of Paramedicine held in high regard by the health industry.
Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Pursue a challenging and rewarding career as a Registered Paramedic with a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Victoria University (VU).
Duration
3 years
Campus
St Albans
Delivery mode
In person
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Diploma of Emergency Health Care HLT51020
Start your career in emergency health care – one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing industries – with a Diploma of Emergency Health Care HLT51020 from Victoria University.
Campus
Industry, Sunshine
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport HLT31120
Campus
Industry, Sunshine, Werribee
Kickstart your emergency services career and get job-ready to work as a patient transport officer with a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) at Victoria University.
Short courses
CPR (Refresher) TNABG
Duration
4 hours
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
The CPR Refresher TNABG course content is based on Australian Resuscitation guidelines. CPR Statement of Attainment is valid for one year.
Level II First Aid TNABJ
Duration
2 day
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Industry, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face with eLearning
Learn practical first aid skills and knowledge such as CPR, bandaging and splinting, and applying the principles of first aid safety. The course contains a blend of online and face to face learning.
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Studying paramedicine at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Use your skills to respond to emergencies, or help manage patients needs out of the hospital environment.
If you qualify with our Bachelor of Paramedicine, potential employers include:
- ambulance services worldwide
- rural and remote paramedic practice
- non-emergency patient transport.
Example job titles include:
- paramedic
- air ambulance paramedic
- ambulance community officer
- clinical instructor
- MICA paramedic.
Dilan is in the army reserves and is studying paramedicine with VU's Block Model.
