Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01032F
The Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine is unique and contemporary. It is delivered through the University of Notre Dame Australia School of Medicine and provides registered nurses (registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia) an articulation pathway to paramedicine. The program is specifically aligned to the professional capabilities for registered paramedics, as governed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along with the legislation governing paramedic practice: The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. This program is currently undergoing assessment for accreditation by the Paramedicine Board of Australia. The program adopts a National Curriculum, thus providing a broad overview of Australian ambulance services required knowledge, skills, and professional attributes for safe and competent professional practice. The program affords students an opportunity to target the specific practice jurisdiction of their interest, and tailor their studies towards a sustainable and focused program of study, producing the highest calibre work-ready health professional, integrating their existing clinical skills and knowledge with the expected standard of an Australian registered paramedic. The program draws on National and International evidence-based perspectives on paramedic practice and provides relevant and contemporary opportunities for practice-based and work integrated learning.
Structure
A combination of courses and two work integrated learning (WIL) courses of clinical experience.
Subjects
- Paramedicine
Standard entry requirements
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent and general registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Students seeking registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in their English language skills registration standard.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Fremantle | No |
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| Sydney | No |
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