Graduate Diploma of Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
The Graduate Diploma of Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine will provide you with the knowledge, clinical skills and clinical reasoning required to deal with the complex challenges of treating acute critically ill or injured patients in dynamic and high-threat environments. The Graduate Diploma of Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine is a specialised course designed to prepare medical professionals to manage trauma in high-threat environments. Through this course, you will receive comprehensive training in counter-terrorism and operational medicine, emphasising developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills necessary for success in dynamic and high-pressure situations. You will gain new clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills and learn how to assess, plan, prepare, and implement strategies for successful operations in civilian tactical environments, including diverse population groups and in direct, indirect, high-threat, and prolonged field care environments. The course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to operate successfully in high-risk environments, contributing to public safety and security. Upon completing the course, you will be better equipped to handle the unique challenges of trauma care in dynamic and high-threat environments while focusing on clinical excellence and adherence to best practices in operational medicine. With the comprehensive training provided, you will be equipped with the skills to manage high-acuity trauma in various high-threat scenarios, ensuring you can provide the best possible care to patients while maintaining their safety and security.
Structure
8 units (48 credit points)
Subjects
- Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate one of the following: Current registration as a Paramedic with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor of Paramedic Science, or equivalent
- Or Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).English Language Proficiency Requirement: If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of: A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years full time with a minimum overall GPA 4.0Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency. If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below. An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum 7.0 in each subset
- Or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) – requires 94 or better overall and no score less than 27 for writing, 23 for speaking and 24 for listening and reading. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) ‐ Requires an overall score of 65 with no sub‐score less than 65
- Or An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate. Each student will be assessed individually. Paramedic students English language skills are directly aligned with the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Study | No |
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