Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
If you are an existing and experienced paramedic, you are encouraged to apply for the Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice, which includes specialisations in intensive care, community care, and aeromedical retrieval. This course will support you in improving your current knowledge, skills and clinical practice in order to prepare you for specialist clinical positions, as well as for leadership, education and research roles.You'll develop autonomous clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities based on an advanced understanding and interpretation of clinical presentations.You’ll also learn and demonstrate advanced techniques and treatment regimes that will enable them to provide the highest level of out-of-hospital care for their specialist area of paramedic practice.You’ll extend your clinical practice by initially undertaking specialist paramedic-focused training in advanced clinical leadership and decision making, as well as advanced techniques, in order to provide the highest level of care in your chosen specialisation. You’ll also explore clinical practice within an integrated emergency medical system, and consider the issues and trends that influence scope of practice and service delivery.
Designed for
Paramedics
Structure
The Master of Specialist Paramedic Practice consists of 72 credit points of study structured into two parts: Part A: Clinical Units and Part B: Research Units.
Subjects
- Aeromedical retrieval
- Community care
- Intensive care
Standard entry requirements
A Bachelor of Paramedicine (or equivalent) with at least a pass (50%) average or qualifications and experience approved by the facultyRegistration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent accredited professional registration body.ANDA minimum of two years’ experience in the field of paramedic practice post qualification at the time of commencement of the course.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Monash Online | International: $114,900 | No |
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Notting Hill | International: $114,900 | No |
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Further information
Relevant work experience (CV) must be submitted. Note: Students intending to exit with a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma are required to commence in summer or semester one.