This is the Clinical Placement system used by the Paramedic Science Program at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Once you have logged into Sonia Online, your School homepage will become active. From here you can access information relating to your Clinical Placement including:

• your placement details;
• forms and information for mandatory pre-clinical requirements;
• reminders and important dates;
• electronic forms;
• facility information;
• uploading and viewing pre-placement documentation.

On this page:

Financial Support

Structure of Placement

Placement - Your Placement details can be found under your Placement tab on your Sonia Online record.

Mandatory Intensive Workshops - All placement courses (PAR103, PAR203 and PAR312) have a mandatory intensive component to be completed on campus at UniSC and a component with an external organisation. On campus attendance is mandatory because clinical scope of practice is assessed during the intensive and must be successfully completed prior to placement. If assessment 1 (clinical capability) is failed then the placement will be cancelled and student withdrawn from the course. In addition, other information is covered during the intensive that is required for operational safety.

PAR103

• Intensive component occurs after the conclusion of second semester examination period and after the PAR203 intensive is concluded. Check the placement calendar for the exact dates. Students are required on campus for 5 days.
• Placement occurs over 4 weeks in either January or February with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).

PAR203

• Intensive component occurs immediately after the conclusion of second semester examination period. Check the placement calendar for the exact dates. Students are required on campus for 3 days; either Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday-Friday.
• Placement occurs over 4 weeks in December with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).

PAR312

• Intensive component occurs in Orientation Week of second semester. Check the placement calendar for the exact dates. Students are required on campus for 3 days; either Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday-Friday.
• Placement occurs over 8 weeks; either in the first half or second half of the semester with Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS). It is organised around PAR321.

Mandatory Checks

You need to ensure that you have completed the following mandatory checks by the deadline given by your Placement Officer and that they are valid for the duration of your placement.

UniSC has a responsibility to ensure all students comply with the mandatory checks (requirements) of placement sites and UniSC. It is essential that each student maintains their own personal process to manage paper and electronic documents associated with these checks. Many placement sites will ask to see hardcopy evidence of all checks on the first day of placement, so it is the responsibility of each student to be able to provide these on request. For additional information on how to complete each mandatory check, please click on the headings below which will direct you to any forms, websites, or other applicable information that you will need to complete the check. Once completed, please upload the relevant documentation to the 'Checks' tab in Sonia Online.

If you have experienced extreme circumstances resulting in a delay to submit any requirements, it is essential that you advise the Fit for Placement Office as soon as possible by emailing ffpo@usc.edu.au.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be granted full access to Sonia Online, once you have been enrolled into your program.

If you have extenuating circumstances that may delay your submission of any mandatory requirement it is essential that you contact the Fit for Placement Office to request an extension.

If you require any assistance with your mandatories, please contact the Fit For Placement Office email FFPO@usc.edu.au.

Contact the Placement Office

Clinical Placement Calendars

Regional and Remote

The below guide provides a complete overview of the regional and remote placement process, including eligibility, how to apply, scholarships and financial aid, what to do once you have a regional or remote placement, an essential placement checklist, etc.

Regional and Remote Placement Guide (PDF 766KB)  

Student Paramedic Uniforms

You will be required to purchase the student paramedic uniform which includes shirts, trousers, boots, belt, personal protective equipment and spray jacket before going on placement. The approximate cost of the minimum order from our supplier is $555. This does not include the boots as some students already have suitable boots. Paramedic students will be required to have a name badge on their USC student uniforms. The badge should be first name only. Optional uniform items include soft shell jacket and cap. You will be advised early in Semester 1 when fittings are scheduled. You will also be required to purchase a stethoscope.

Travel and Accommodation

All travel and accommodation expenses incurred whilst undertaking clinical placements are the responsibility of the student.

Please note: While the University will attempt to place you close to your preferred placement area for clinical practicum courses this cannot be guaranteed and you may be required to undertake some of your clinical placements outside the region or in a rural area within Queensland.

Student Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure their mandatory documents are current and that the originals are available for sighting on request from UniSC or Placement Staff.

You may still need to check Canvas for additional information, and some facility information may be provided via additional emails. If you believe any of the content is incorrect please contact the placement coordinator.