Graduate Certificate of Community Paramedicine
Edith Cowan University ECU
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
Designed to provide paramedics with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake a career in community paramedicine, working in urgent care, non-urgent care and primary healthcare settings. The course focuses on the clinical issues directly related to extended care practice, and develops a greater depth of understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment and management of a variety of acute and chronic medical and minor trauma patients in the community healthcare setting. Students will learn advanced-level clinical knowledge to apply to their daily paramedic practice, while at the same time learning advanced skills in evidence-based practice. The combination of advanced clinical knowledge and skills provides students with the ability to continuously improve their own clinical practice, as well as impact on the organization they are employed by and the broader Paramedicine community.
Structure
Total Credit Points 60
Subjects
- PST6110 Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics
- PST5300 Paramedic Advanced Practice 1
- PST5301 Paramedic Advanced Practice 2
- PST5302 Paramedic Advanced Practice 3
- HST6355 Ageing, Health and Wellbeing
- MMP6100 Evidence-Based Practice
Standard entry requirements
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $4,500 International: $20,250 | Yes |
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