Graduate Diploma of Advanced Paramedicine (Specialisation)

Graduate Diploma

This program builds on career entry undergraduate studies in Paramedicine to expand the clinical knowledge and scope of paramedics, enabling them to further their professional careers in areas addressed by a range of specialisations.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

2 - 4 years full-time

Course Code

M6T

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

This program builds on career entry undergraduate studies in Paramedicine to expand the clinical knowledge and scope of paramedics, enabling them to further their professional careers in areas addressed by a range of specialisations. The course has been developed in close consultation with public and private industry sectors to ensure the graduate meets the needs of the profession in a broad range of settings.

Specialisations:

Critical Care Paramedicine - this specialisation combines the knowledge, skills and clinical scope of both the Intensive Care Paramedic (ICP) and the Extended Care Paramedic (ECP) into one qualification, providing the graduate with career flexibility and portability. Participants in this specialisation will expand their theoretical knowledge underpinning practice and will build clinical skills associated with the scope of an ICP or ECP relevant to practice in a wide range of public, private and off shore settings.

Entry requirements

Domestic:

To be eligible for an offer applicants must have:

An AQF level 7 (or equivalent) career entry level undergraduate degree in Paramedicine from an approved tertiary institution.

OR

An AQF level 5 or 6 qualification that meets registration requirements as a paramedic in Australia AND an AQF level 7 undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution in a cognate health profession.

In addition, applicants must:

Provide a statement from your employer confirming current employment as a paramedic; and
Have current AHPRA registration in paramedicine without conditions or notations.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

What you will learn

1 Apply specialised paramedic knowledge, advanced clinical reasoning and decision making and clinical practice skills necessary for the management and provision of advanced, effective and comprehensive health care.

2 Integrate and apply the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to participate effectively as a paramedic in the planning, implementation and management of health care programs and services within the community.

3 Justify the legal, ethical and political dimensions of practice within the discipline and specialty area of advanced paramedicine.

Career pathways

Depending on the specialisation undertaken, graduates will be able to enter a wide range of professional careers including Intensive Care Paramedic and Extended Care Paramedic. This course will enable paramedics to take their careers beyond traditional paramedic practice.

Credit for prior study or work

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

University of Tasmania