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Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine

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The Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University is an online postgraduate qualification designed for paramedics to gain advanced skills and knowledge in critical care. Developed in consultation with industry, it offers flexibility for working professionals and is part of an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$29,360 per year

About this course

Overview

Build on your existing professional knowledge with the Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University. If you've already completed an undergraduate degree in paramedicine, you can study this postgraduate qualification online to gain advanced skills, knowledge and clinical abilities in critical care.

This postgraduate course has been developed in consultation with industry to meet a growing demand for discipline specialists, and is offered online so you can work and study simultaneously.

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 Certificate in Critical Care Paramedicine
  • Master of Critical Care Paramedicine

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine from a University or tertiary education provider (or equivalent)OR

  • 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)

NOTE: Registered nurses without paramedic experience should apply to the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) rather than the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine.

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

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Build on your existing professional knowledge with the Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University. If you've already completed an undergraduate degree in paramedicine, you can study this postgraduate qualification online to gain advanced skills, knowledge and clinical abilities in critical care.

This postgraduate course has been developed in consultation with industry to meet a growing demand for discipline specialists, and is offered online so you can work and study simultaneously.

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 Certificate in Critical Care Paramedicine
  • Master of Critical Care Paramedicine

Career pathways

The Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine could open up a whole world of possibility, including positions beyond the scope of traditional paramedic practice. Employment opportunities occur in both advanced and developing countries. You could work as a critical care paramedic, intensive care paramedic, mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic, or community paramedic.

Course structure

Essential set (64 pts)Core subjects64 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsAPS402Foundations of Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS403Paediatrics and Maternal Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS501Cardiac Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS503Medical Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS504Trauma Critical Care8 credit ptsAPS502Respiratory Critical Care8 credit ptsIKC502Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities8 credit ptsAPS505Critical Care Skill Integration8 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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