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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Graduate Certificate of Critical Care Paramedicine

Graduate Certificate of Critical Care Paramedicine
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 17,900
Country Rank#24
Duration6 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Designed to provide the paramedic with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in critical care Paramedicine.

The course focuses on the clinical issues directly related to practice, and develops a greater depth of understanding of the pathophysiology, assessment and management of cardiac, medical and obstetric patients in the acute emergency 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 and skills provides students with the ability to continuously improve their own clinical practice, as well as impact on the organisation they are employed by and the broader Paramedicine community.

Course Content

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
PST5110	Advanced Cardiac Studies	20
PST5111	Advanced Medical Studies	20
PST5107	Advanced Obstetrics for Paramedics	20

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $17,900
Career Prospect
Graduates of this program will be well-placed to take on the clinical leadership challenges of Paramedicine.

Possible future job titles

critical care paramedic, intensive care paramedic, paramedic, extended care paramedic

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Graduate Certificate of Critical Care Paramedicine at Edith Cowan University