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CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) provides graduates with the knowledge base and skills to meet the leisure, health and wellbeing needs of many diverse groups.

CSU's Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) addresses the growing demand for professionals in the leisure and health fields.
The course is designed to allow students to enter and exit at various levels depending on qualifications and desired level of education. Students may elect to exit from the program with the Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health) after the completion of the equivalent of 16 eight-point subjects.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Not open to international students.

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The Bachelor of Paramedic Science (Specialisation) CQUniversity provides opportunities for those students who wish to become paramedics as well as for practicing paramedics who wish to complete a bachelor degree.

The Clinical specialisation is your first step towards a rewarding career in paramedic science. The program is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to practice and deliver emergency pre-hospital medical and trauma care. The first year of the program provides foundation knowledge in sciences, human body systems, study and research skills, and paramedic practice. Years two and three of the program focus on disease processes and their emergency treatment with practical placements in paramedic care. During work placements, students have the opportunity to work closely with paramedics and respond to real-life emergency situations. As a student you are exposed to the most up-to-date high fidelity simulation equipment to support your work integrated learning. CQUniversity’s program includes 15 weeks (600 hours) of integrated work placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service and many hours of simulation training. This provides you with the opportunity to experience working as a paramedic and directly apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-life situations.

Individuals currently practicing as paramedics can choose from two paths towards their bachelor degree. The EMS Occupational Health and Safety specialisation is designed for paramedics seeking to gain a formal bachelor qualifi cation as well as to develop skills and knowledge in occupational health and safety. The Clinical specialisation option focuses on out-of-hospital clinical care. Both specialisations are offered by distance education to allow you to balance study with professional commitments. The practice of paramedic services is increasing in specific business areas such as mining, construction, leisure and recreation. In addition, organisers of activities that are regarded as high risk such as motorsports, film and TV productions, and major sporting events, increasingly hire paramedics for these events. Given the increase in demand from industry, and often the remote nature of these projects, having the highest level of emergency patient care with an associated diverse occupational health and safety role is required. The EMS Occupational Health and Safety specialisation will enhance the career opportunities of current paramedics seeking employment in the industry. Those employed by private paramedic services, and current industrial paramedics working within the diverse field outside of pre-hospital emergency care provision, can also benefit from the program. The program meets the current demands of the industry for skilled professionals in paramedic services.

Entry Requirements

You will be required to complete a medical and physical assessment prior to work placement with an Ambulance Service and the work placement is a compulsory component of this program.

You will be required to purchase an approved university clinical placement uniform as a requirement of the Queensland Ambulance Service. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will also need to be purchased as a workplace health and safety requirement.

You are required to obtain a first-aid certificate prior to enrolment in course PMSC11001 Foundations of Paramedic Science.

If you have not studied chemistry you are advised to enrol in an introductory chemistry course at CQUniversity. The recommended course of study is CHEM40079 Introductory Chemistry.

Ambulance Service Employment Conditions: You should be aware before entering the program that ambulance services in Australia have specific requirements for employment that preclude people with certain health conditions. Please see specific state ambulance websites for further details.

EMS Occupational Health and Safety Specialisation Entry Requirements:

Paramedics who currently hold a Diploma of Paramedic Science delivered by a State or Territory Ambulance Service or equivalent, as deemed by the program leader, will be eligible for enrolment in the EMS Occupational Health and Safety specialisation. These paramedics will be given advanced standing in the course with credit for specified courses as deemed by the program leader prior to enrolment.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

You are required to undertake a minimum of 15 weeks (600 hours) with the Queensland Ambulance Service during the three years of program.

There are several recommended and compulsory residential schools for some courses for students studying by distance education.

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Graduates will earn a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Hospitality and Event Management after completing this program. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students majoring in Hospitality and Event Management will gain the expertise, commitment, and skills for management positions in this expanding industry that provides food and beverage, lodging, tourism, and entertainment experiences to people around the world. Students are given a comprehensive background in the business world including financial management, organizational behavior, technology, marketing, and more, and then learn about the inner-workings of the hospitality industry including lodging, food and beverage, service quality, and facility operations.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over 13 million people are currently employed in leisure and hospitality jobs in the United States. While many industries have been struggling with unemployment over the past couple of years, new growth in the hospitality industry has had an increase in employment and career opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between December 2009 and December 2010, employment in the industry increased by 240,000 and the leisure/hospitality sector was second only to health care in the number of jobs created in 2011. Additionally, employment of lodging managers is expected to grow by 8 percent from 2010 to 2020. Further projection shows that service-providing sectors are expected to have more job growth than any other sector from 2010 to 2020, with the number of wage and salary-workers in the travel and leisure industries increasing from 7.3 million to 19.4 million, an annual growth rate of 1.5 percent (Industry employment and output projections to 2020).

These statistics don’t even take into consideration the job growth that will be happening in Massachusetts due to legislation allowing the creation of new resort/casinos. With demand for gaming showing no sign of slowing, employment in gaming services occupations alone is projected to grow by 23 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for admission.

International applicants whose second language is not in English must show a English Language Proficiency in one of the ways below:

TOEFL score minimum required is 79 (ibt) or
IELTS score of 6 or higher

Other Fees

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