Master of Advanced Paramedicine (Specialisation)

Masters (Coursework)

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

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

3 - 5 years full-time

Course Code

M7T

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.

This program builds further on the specialisation to enable the student to customise their education with the inclusion of additional coursework units in a field of their interest, or to undertake a workplace based minor project or research thesis in an area of their choice.

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 required to participate effectively as a paramedic in the planning, implementation and management of health care programs and services within the community;

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

4 Apply research skills to the resolution and improvement of health outcomes for consumers of clinical and community advanced paramedic practitioners.

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.

This course will provide opportunities for students to explore research as a career activity through the project units, providing an insight into further research higher degree study.

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