| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Paramedic Practitioner program equips paramedics with advanced clinical knowledge and research skills for roles in community paramedicine, urgent care, and primary healthcare settings. It enhances clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice, enabling graduates to improve their practice and contribute to the healthcare system.
Program Outline
Outline:
- The Master of Paramedic Practitioner is designed to provide paramedics with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in community paramedicine, urgent care, non-urgent care, and primary healthcare settings.
- The course focuses on clinical issues directly related to practice and develops a greater depth of understanding to enhance clinical decision-making and critical thinking.
Careers:
- Primary Health Care Paramedic
- Paramedic Practitioner
- Extended Care Paramedic
- Specialist Paramedic
- Advanced Paramedic
- Advanced Care Paramedic
- Community Paramedic
- Paramedic
- Site Paramedic
- GP Paramedic
Edith Cowan University
Overview:
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public university located in Western Australia. It is known for its commitment to providing a high-quality student experience and its focus on research and innovation. ECU is a relatively young institution, established in 1991, but has quickly gained a global reputation for its academic excellence.
Services Offered:
ECU offers a range of services to support students, including:
Future student events:
On-campus and online sessions to help students decide on their course of study.Scholarships:
A variety of scholarships are available for eligible applicants.My-Uni-Start:
A platform for students to respond to their offer and begin their ECU experience.Career support:
Ongoing career support and access to industry contacts for alumni.Student Life and Campus Experience:
ECU boasts a vibrant campus life and offers a range of student experiences. The university has been recognized for its overall student experience, ranking highly among Australian universities.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High-quality teaching:
ECU is known for its high-quality teaching, as evidenced by its ranking in The Good Universities Guide.Global reputation:
Despite its young age, ECU has established a strong global reputation, ranking among the world's best universities under 50 years old.State-of-the-art facilities:
ECU is investing in new facilities, including the upcoming ECU City campus, which will be a dynamic landmark in Perth's CBD.Strong research community:
ECU has a vibrant research community, actively supporting student and staff researchers.Academic Programs:
Other:
Indigenous recognition:
ECU is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.Industry partnerships:
ECU collaborates with a wide range of industry partners, including businesses, government agencies, and community organizations.Philanthropic support:
The ECU Foundation attracts support from individuals, alumni, and businesses.Employment opportunities:
ECU offers a variety of employment opportunities for staff and graduates.Entry Requirements (Band 8)
- Academic Admission requirements
- All applicants are required to have a Bachelors degree in Paramedicine, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Extended Care Paramedicine, with equivalents considered.
- Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.
- It is desirable that all applicants Current Paramedic Registration with AHPRA or UK HCPC or NZ Paramedic Council, with equivalents considered.
- English Language requirements
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
