Master of Paramedic Practitioner
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 practice and develops a greater depth of understanding to enhance clinical decision making and critical thinking. Students will learn advanced-level clinical reasoning, assessment and knowledge to apply to their daily paramedical practice, while at the same time learning advanced skills in evidence-based practice and research. The combination of advanced clinical knowledge and applied research skills provides students with the ability to continuously improve their own clinical practice, as well as positively impact the organization they are employed by, the broader Paramedicine community and healthcare system.
Structure
Total Credit Points 180
Subjects
- PST6110 Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics
- MMP6100 Evidence-Based Practice
- PST5300 Paramedic Advanced Practice 1
- PST5301 Paramedic Advanced Practice 2
- PST5302 Paramedic Advanced Practice 3
- PSP6450 Paramedic Advanced Care Practicum
- HST6355 Ageing, Health and Wellbeing
- NRB5112 Translational Science
- MMP6102 Medical Science Masters Project
- PST5107 Advanced Obstetrics for Paramedics
- CMH5216 Community Mental Health
- HST6337 Communicable Disease
- HST6350 Drug Use and Addictive Behaviours
- OHS6138 Occupational Health Management
- DER6204 Humanitarian and Complex Disaster Response
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Domestic: $38,175 International: $60,750 | Yes |
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