| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-08 | - |
| 2024-02-26 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University is an online postgraduate program that prepares paramedics for advanced roles in critical care and extended care. Delivered through a combination of online learning, residential schools, and external practicums, the program aims to enhance students' knowledge, skills, and research capacity in paramedicine. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee and can pursue careers in critical care, intensive care, community paramedicine, and leadership roles.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Paramedicine (with specializations) from Charles Sturt University is a postgraduate qualification that prepares paramedics for advanced roles in the field. The course is delivered online, allowing students to combine work and study. It is part of an articulated program of study, allowing students to build on their qualifications to achieve the right level of qualification for them.
Objectives:
The Master of Paramedicine aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance their paramedicine careers and extend their scope of practice. The course is designed to meet the demand for discipline specialists in the industry.
Program Description:
The Master of Paramedicine (with specializations) offers specializations in advanced critical care and extended care. The course is delivered online, with residential schools and external practicums to support students' learning. Students can choose to complete a graduate certificate or graduate diploma as exit points if they decide on a shorter course of study.
Outline:
Content:
- Foundations of Advanced Paramedicine Practice
- Populations with Special Needs
- Advanced Care Practicum
- Critical Care Skills (specialization-specific)
- Extended Care Skills (specialization-specific)
- Research in Paramedicine (research stream)
- Research Practice in Healthcare (coursework stream)
- Practice Improvement Proposal (coursework stream)
Structure:
- Part-time, 3-year program
- Online delivery with residential schools and external practicums
- Specializations in advanced critical care and extended care
- Exit points at the graduate certificate and graduate diploma levels
Assessment:
Methods:
- Assignments
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Presentations
- Practical demonstrations
Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of paramedicine principles and practices
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
Teaching:
Methods:
- Online lectures and tutorials
- Residential schools
- External practicums
- Independent study
Faculty:
- Academics with international experience and close ties to the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance
Unique Approaches:
- Focus on developing research capacity in students
- Integration of advanced medical care, respiratory care, cardiac care, and trauma techniques
- Emphasis on patient-centered care and evidence-based practice
Careers:
Opportunities:
- Critical care paramedic
- Intensive care paramedic
- Mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic
- Extended care paramedic
- Community paramedic
- Leadership roles
- Research roles
- Education roles
Outcomes:
- Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to advance their paramedicine careers and extend their scope of practice.
- They will be able to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, emergency departments, and community health centers.
- Graduates will be eligible for registration with the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee in the National Registration Scheme.
