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The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) prepares you to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote and urban settings.
Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree and has a proud history of producing high-quality graduates with excellent employment outcomes. Our academics and graduates are leaders in the field of paramedicine, bringing international expertise and diverse experiences to the curriculum, while also maintaining close ties with the largest and most progressive ambulance services across Australia, New Zealand and further afield.
Not only will you benefit from studying in our state-of-the-art simulation facilities and equipment on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie, you'll also undertake supported work placements, enabling you to learn directly from practising paramedics in real-world emergency care settings.
Charles Sturt University graduates are highly sought after in ambulance services and most are working in their chosen field within a year of graduation. This qualification will position you to deliver a critical service across many settings in Australia and overseas.
Delivered online, this course allows you to balance your learning with professional and personal demands. Apply your learning in the workplace and add value to your team. You can also choose to study either full-time or part-time.
On graduation, you'll be ready to work as a paramedic in emergency paramedicine and out-of-hospital healthcare environments. Be the first to care for people in emergency situations, and work as part of multidisciplinary health and emergency service teams. In rural and remote environments use your skills and abilities to treat urgent conditions and link patients to definitive care providers (hospitals, GPs, community health and other service providers). Take part in exercises and operations and provide combat units with emergency medical intervention across clinical care and evacuation teams, as well as dedicated medical facilities and hospitals.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| Note: CLS407 Essentials of Paramedicine: Clinical Placement must be completed in an approved out-of-hospital setting such as a statutory ambulance authority. Students undertaking the internships must satisfy the risk assessment requirements of the relevant ambulance authority. | ||||
| CLS400 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Medical Emergencies | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS401 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Mental Health and Primary Care | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS402 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Paediatrics and Maternal Care | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS403 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Pharmacology | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS404 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Cardiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS405 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Traumatic, environmental and toxicological emergencies | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS406 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Transition to Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS407 | Essentials of Paramedicine: Clinical Placement | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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For entry to this course, students must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing (or equivalent) and be registered to practice with Ahpra or an equivalent National registration body. A minimum of 12 months of clinical experience in the nursing field post-undergraduate qualification is a requirement for admission to this course.
Applicants must have, and provide evidence of, 12 months experience as a registered nurse (RN) before session commences. This evidence must be your Statement of Service or an Official Letter from your employer showing hours completed. A copy of your Resume / CV is not acceptable.
Intending students should also be aware that to undertake the practicum subjects they will be required to comply with the risk management policies and procedures of the host ambulance authority.
Students must be able to attend intensive schools associated with three subjects.
Please note: This course has a limited number of places, so apply early.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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