Program Overview

Graduate Certificate of Community Paramedicine

The Graduate Certificate of Community Paramedicine is a postgraduate course designed to provide paramedics with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake a career in community paramedicine. This course can be completed in 6 months full-time and is Commonwealth Government supported for domestic students, offering more than 60% off the fee and deferral of payment of the balance.

Course Overview

• The course focuses on clinical issues directly related to extended care practice and develops a greater depth of understanding of pathophysiology, assessment, and management of acute and chronic medical and minor trauma patients in community healthcare settings.
• Students learn advanced-level clinical knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice, enabling them to improve their clinical practice and impact the organization they are employed by and the broader Paramedicine community.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Code

The course code for the Graduate Certificate of Community Paramedicine is J82.

Entry Requirements

• ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
• See Course Entry for further information.

Admissions

ECU admission profile applies.

Fees

• For domestic students, the estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $4,800 (Commonwealth supported).
• For international students, the estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $19,500.

Duration

The course duration is 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

Availability & Campus

The course is available at various campuses, including City Campus, Joondalup, South West, Sri Lanka, and Online, with different study options (full-time and part-time) available in different semesters.

Course Structure

• Students must complete one core unit and two core unit options to be eligible to graduate.
• The core unit is Advanced Clinical Examination and Leadership for Paramedics (PST6110), and the core options include Paramedic Advanced Practice 1 (PST5300), Paramedic Advanced Practice 2 (PST5301), and Paramedic Advanced Practice 3 (PST5302).

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate specialized medical and paramedical knowledge, research principles, and methods to demonstrate a high level of extended care Paramedicine.
2. Apply cognitive, technical, and creative skills to investigate and evaluate complex ideas, concepts, and theories in authentic extended care Paramedical contexts.
3. Use self-management skills to initiate, appraise, and operate in complex extended care Paramedicine professional environments.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles include Community Paramedic, Paramedic Practitioner, Paramedic, Extended Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, Specialist Paramedic, Industrial Paramedic, and Primary Care Paramedic.

Similar Courses to Consider

• Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
• Master of Medical and Health Science by Research
• Master of Paramedic Practitioner
• Graduate Diploma of Community Paramedicine

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies.