GradDipPM
80cp
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Available exit point:
Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (40cp) – 1 year part-time.
Course available: Nationally online
EFTSL value of units: All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:
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- have completed a Bachelor degree in Paramedicine (or equivalent);
OR - have completed a Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine.
- Provide evidence of engagement with an Ambulance Service, in a paid or voluntary capacity, either currently or within the last 5 years.
Requirements for Completion of the Degree
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Paramedicine, a student must complete 80cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings:
- 50cp Paramedicine units
- 20cp Core Units
For Coursework Stream: - 10cp Interdisciplinary Elective unit OR
For Research Stream: - 10cp Research Stream Units
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Paramedicine Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
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PARA601 | 10 | Advanced Pharmacology |
PARA602 | 10 | Advanced, Intensive and Extended Care |
PARA603 | 10 | Extended Clinical Care – specialisations |
PARA604 | 10 | Disaster Health |
PARA605 | 10 | Chronic Illness: Epidemiology and Clinical Interventions |
Core Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
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HLSC605 | 10 | Leadership in Health Care |
HLSC640 | 10 | Interpreting Health Research |
Research Stream Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
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HLSC647 | 10 | Quantitative Research Methods (Pre: HLSC640 Interpreting Health Research) |
HLSC646 | 10 | Qualitative Research Methods (Pre: HLSC640 Interpreting Health Research) |
Coursework Stream:*Electives to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Page last updated:
2017-06-28
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/662159