Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine

The Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University is a postgraduate qualification that builds on existing professional knowledge in paramedicine. This course is designed for individuals who have already completed an undergraduate degree in paramedicine and are seeking to gain advanced skills, knowledge, and clinical abilities in critical care.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with multiple sessions available throughout the year.
• Duration: Minimum of 1 year, maximum of 2 years.
• Entry Score: To be announced.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: $38,480 per annum (full-time), $19,240 per annum (part-time).
  • Note: Fees are indicative only and based on full-time study.
• Course Points and Codes: 64 credit points, AQF Level 8.
• Additional Information: The course includes an on-campus intensive school and work-integrated learning.

Why Study with Us?

• Dynamic Academic Community: Charles Sturt University is a leading provider of paramedicine education, with a proud history of producing high-quality paramedicine graduates.
• Critical Care Specialisation: The course provides specialised skills in advanced critical care, integrating medical care, respiratory care, cardiac care, and trauma techniques into current practice.
• Flexible Study: The course is delivered online for maximum flexibility, allowing students to work and study simultaneously.

Career Opportunities

• Critical Care Paramedic: Work in advanced and developing countries, providing critical care services.
• Intensive Care Paramedic: Specialise in intensive care, working in mobile intensive care ambulance services or community paramedicine.
• Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic: Provide advanced life support and critical care in emergency situations.
• Community Paramedic: Work in community settings, providing primary and preventative healthcare services.

What You Will Study

• Foundations of Critical Care: Understand the principles of critical care and its application in paramedicine.
• Paediatrics and Maternal Critical Care: Learn about critical care in paediatric and maternal contexts.
• Cardiac Critical Care: Study advanced cardiac life support and critical care.
• Medical Critical Care: Explore critical care in medical emergencies, including respiratory, cardiac, and trauma care.
• Trauma Critical Care: Develop skills in trauma care and management.
• Respiratory Critical Care: Learn about respiratory care and management in critical situations.
• Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories, and Contemporary Realities: Understand the cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts of Indigenous Australian cultures.
• Critical Care Skill Integration: Integrate critical care skills into practice, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Costs

• Course Fees: Indicative fees are $38,480 per annum (full-time) and $19,240 per annum (part-time) for international online students.
• Payment Options: Students can pay their tuition fees upfront, defer their fees through FEE-HELP, or pay part of their fees upfront and defer the balance.
• Session Availability: The course is offered in multiple sessions throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Entry Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine from a university or tertiary education provider (or equivalent), or professional experience and practising as a Specialist Paramedic with 12 months of full-time experience and Evidence of Authority to Practice issued by an Ambulance Service (or equivalent).
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: Students must meet the inherent requirements of the course, including physical and mental health requirements.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: Students may be eligible for credit towards their degree based on prior tertiary study or work experience related to the course.
• Pathways: Charles Sturt University offers several admission pathways to help students meet the entry requirements for their preferred course.

Scholarships

• Available Scholarships: Charles Sturt University offers scholarships and grants totalling over $11 million annually, covering various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.