Graduate Diploma of Science (Critical Care Paramedicine)
ObjectivesDesigned to allow paramedics to enhance their clinical knowledge and competence to the level of critical or intensive care practitioners. Theoretical and practical knowledge will be consolidated by independent research to enable the development of advanced critical thinking and communication skills. The program encourages the analysis of evidence based and accepted practice that will ultimately lead to excellence in paramedical practice.
Entry requirementsAn undergraduate degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience plus a completition of a 12 lead ECG component" in either the associate Diploma of pre hospital care or bachelor of science(paramedical science) "
Academic titleGraduate Diploma of Science (Critical Care Paramedicine)
Course descriptionThis course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
120 credit points (8 units).
Unit Description Points
STAGE 1
SCH4101 Advanced Cardiac 15
SCH4102 Advanced Medical 15
SCH4103 Advanced Trauma 15
SCH4104 Paediatrics 15
STAGE 2
SCH5101 Field Practicum 15
SCH5102 Hospital Practicum 15
SCH5103 Intensive Care Unit Practicum 15
SCH5104 Obstetrics 15
Students who complete Stage 1 of the Graduate Diploma have the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate.