Master of Paramedic Science (Primary Healthcare Practice)
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
This course provides you with the skills, knowledge, clinical reasoning and leadership strategies to meet the role of a paramedic specialising in primary healthcare practice. The paramedic with a focus on primary healthcare practice is an advanced healthcare professional who can provide essential services in the non-emergency, out-of-hospital, low acuity or primary healthcare settings. You will apply clinical judgment, problem-solving skills and ethical decision-making in primary healthcare practice for various age groups and diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to deliver primary healthcare paramedic practice as well as possess the ability to identify alternative pathways within the healthcare system to effectively and independently manage a broad range of common chronic and low acuity disease states. This care is a patient-centred approach that ensures you are a competent and yet diverse clinical practitioner who can meet low acuity healthcare needs of the community. Additionally, this role often involves leadership within both the paramedic profession and the healthcare system that can support a range of activities from education to managerial needs.
Structure
9 units (72 credit points)
Subjects
- Paramedic science
Standard entry requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold:
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Study | No |
|
