Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
Become a paramedic in one year with a Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine. Gain the appropriate knowledge and skills in areas such as diagnostics and community, paramedic culture and practice, to provide high-level patient care in pre-hospital environments. As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for graduate entry courses within Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Private Patient Transport Services. You will also meet the requirements for employment with other pre-hospital and ambulance service employers throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Designed for
Nursing or health graduates wanting to enter into the paramedic discipline
Structure
The course consists of eight 15 credit point units, two of which are clinical fieldwork units. It is expected that each half year, two units will be delivered in block mode, one via online and one in an ambulance service. Students will be provided with an introduction package prior to the commencement of the semester, this will outline the level of expected knowledge. The material will form the base of teachings during the year and may be examinable. This course is offered in Block mode.
Subjects
- Clinical paramedicine
- Paramedic clinical diagnostics
- Community paramedic culture & practice
- Paramedic work integrated learning.
Standard entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12) N/A Entry requirements (non year 12) Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing A minimum of 12 months clinical experience Postgraduate/specialist qualifications and/or experience in an emergency department or critical care would be advantageous Extra Requirements You are required to attend a medical and physical capacity assessment with Ambulance Victorias health care provider. This assessment will include a full range of medical tests to ensure you will be safe on clinical placement. This also includes various tests to ensure a requisite level of physical fitness (this may include a step test, flexibility and strength tests). These are inherent requirements of the role of a paramedic and need to be completed prior to attending clinical placement. Police check/Working with children check Vaccination status (including at least doses of Covid 19 vaccinations as well as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Influenza) Proof of AHPRA registration Note: Students are required to be registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (managed through AHPRA) at the commencement of the course. This is arranged by the university. It is a requirement of the course that students undertake clinical placements with Ambulance Victoria, in both rural and metropolitan areas. It is a requirement of AV that all students must be both medically and physically fit for placement on their operational vehicles. Applicants are advised that comprehensive assessments by AVs approved health provider and a police record check must be undertaken prior to commencement of study, details of which will be sent out prior to commencement. Successful applicants need to be available to attend clinical placements equalling 160 hours, or up to 16 shifts. These shifts will be organised by the Coordinator in consultation with AV, and may be anywhere in the rural/metropolitan region.
Recognition
Ambulance Victoria Full accreditation with the Australasian Council of Ambulance Authorities
Study pathways
Graduates may be eligible to move into the Master of Nursing (by Research) or other forms of postgraduate study.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Mount Helen (Ballarat) | No |
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Further information
Successful applicants need to be available to attend clinical placements equalling 160 hours, or up to 16 shifts. These shifts will be organised by the Coordinator in consultation with AV, and may be anywhere in the rural/metropolitan region.
