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Edith Cowan University ECU

Graduate Certificate in Extended Care Paramedicine

Edith Cowan University ECU

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

Designed to provide the paramedic with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career as an Extended Care Paramedic. The course focuses on the clinical issues directly related to practice, and develops a greater depth of understanding of primary healthcare to enhance clinical decision-making and critical thinking. Students will learn advanced-level clinical knowledge to apply to their daily paramedical practice, while at the same time learning advanced skills in evidence-based practice and research. The advanced clinical knowledge and skills provides students with the ability to continuously improve their own clinical practice, as well as impact on the organisation they are employed by and the broader healthcare community.

Structure

  • 3 Units
  • 60 Credit Points.

Subjects

  • Extended Care Paramedicine 1
  • Extended Care Paramedicine 2
  • Advanced Obstetrics for Paramedics

Standard entry requirements

University admission requirements apply. All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Study pathways

Further studies: Master of Paramedic Practitioner; Graduate Diploma of Extended Care Paramedicine

Further information

Related careers: Paramedic Practitioner, Paramedic, Extended Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic

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