Program Overview

Program Overview

The Masters of Advanced Care Paramedic is a 2-year program designed to equip candidates with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills in Emergency Medicine. Through a blend of theoretical study and practical application, students will become proficient in the following areas:

• Pre-Hospital Care: Rigorous training and research focused on the assessment, stabilization, and transport of patients in life-threatening conditions before reaching a hospital.
• Triage Expertise: Mastery in triaging patients suffering from a range of medical and trauma-related conditions, applicable both within hospital settings and in the field.
• Simulation-Based Learning: Advanced education through simulation, fostering innovation and skill development in Emergency Medical Technology.
• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Empowering candidates to make informed decisions during the critical retrieval and transport phases in pre-hospital environments.
• Life-Saving Techniques: Training in essential life-saving skills, including basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Trauma Life Support.
• Full-Time Residency: A commitment to a full-time residency program, where students take on real responsibilities in patient management.

Program Focus

The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare students to identify, assess, and manage a wide range of emergency situations including medical, trauma, surgical, obstetric, and paediatric emergencies, as well as mass casualty incidents and disaster response. A significant emphasis is placed on practical training and research in patient retrieval and transportation.

Program Features

• Professional Development and Certification Preparation: Guidance and preparation for emergency medical services.
• Interprofessional Education Opportunities: Collaborative learning experiences alongside other healthcare disciplines, promoting a team-based approach to emergency care.
• Technology and Innovation: Exposure to the latest in emergency care technology, including AI, telemedicine, and state-of-the-art medical devices.
• Leadership and Management Skills: Training in leadership, ethics, and management essential for leading emergency medical teams.

Additional Support and Opportunities

• Clinical Rotations: Hands-on experience in diverse emergency settings, including specialty departments and high-volume trauma centres.
• Research Project: A capstone research project contributing to the field of emergency medical technology.
• Alumni Network and Career Support: Access to a supportive alumni network and career services post-graduation.

Career Pathways

Graduates of this program are highly sought after and find rewarding careers in various settings, including:

• Emergency departments across medical, private, and corporate hospitals.
• Intensive care units, providing critical care to patients.
• Ambulance services, including ground and air ambulances.
• Specialized response units for wilderness, industrial, offshore emergencies, and disaster or rapid response teams at both national and private levels.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Facilities

• Healthcare: Access to hospital facilities gives students hands-on training in procedures.
• Sports & Fitness: World-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer, and squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium.
• Labs: Laboratories give students the opportunity for practical experience.
• Libraries: Libraries have publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare.

Important Information

• Eligibility & Admission Process: General & Foreign / NRI
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