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Graduate Certificate of Critical Care Paramedicine

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The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Paramedicine equips paramedics with advanced skills and knowledge in critical care, offered online for flexible study. It is part of an articulated program including higher qualifications.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$14,680 per year

About this course

Overview

Pursue a postgraduate qualification with a leading provider of paramedicine education. Building on your existing professional knowledge, the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Paramedicine provides you with skills, knowledge and clinical abilities in critical care.

Developed in consultation with industry to meet a growing demand for discipline specialists, this postgraduate course is offered online to help you balance work, life and study.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine
  • Master of Critical Care Paramedicine

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine from a university or tertiary education provider (or equivalent)
  • Professional experience and practising as a specialist paramedic with 12 months of full-time experience with evidence of Authority to Practice issued by an ambulance service (or equivalent)

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Paramedicine provides a pathway for qualified paramedics to pursue a professional specialisation in critical care. As paramedicine moves towards professional registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), a paramedicine degree from Charles Sturt University will ensure you start your career with the best possible qualification.

Benefit from experience

Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree. Our graduates are change-makers who are in demand by the industry. You'll learn from leading academics who bring diverse international experiences to the course, while also maintaining close ties with the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance.

Critical Care Specialisation

The Critical Care specialisation provides specialised skills in advanced critical care. You'll learn to integrate advanced medical care, respiratory care, cardiac care and trauma techniques into your current practice and make expert judgments to ensure your patients experience the best possible care.

Study online

This postgraduate course is delivered online, providing the opportunity to upgrade your qualifications while you work.

Career pathways

Your paramedicine degree can open doors to positions beyond the scope of traditional paramedic practice. Depending on the specialisation studied, you could work as a critical care paramedic, intensive care paramedic, mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic, or community paramedic. Paramedicine is a growing global career, and employment opportunities occur in both advanced and developing countries.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects 32 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsAPS402Foundations of Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS403Paediatrics and Maternal Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS501Cardiac Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS503Medical Critical Care8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

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