This new Master of Advanced Health Care Practice provides health professionals with the opportunity to take the next step in expanding their careers.

This innovative new program will give medical practitioners, midwives, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiographers and radiation therapists, and policy makers the opportunity to gain a Masters level qualification that enhances their professional practice and provides the widest range of options for the future.

Advanced paramedic practice

Your qualification will be a Master of Advanced Paramedic Practice

This specialisation is designed for paramedics, emergency medical technicians and clinicians working in the out-of-hospital sector who are keen to advance their clinical practice and leadership roles within paramedicine and the emergency medical services sector. The specialisation will provide opportunities to either complete a research project or study a variety of topics including advanced and systematic patient assessment, ECG trace interpretation, airway management, ultrasound, advanced medical, cardiac and trauma interventions, clinical leadership and education.

Entry level 1 - 1.5 years

• An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a credit (60%) average; AND
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent accredited professional registration body; AND
• A minimum of two years equivalent full-time experience in a cognate discipline and evidence of current engagement in Clinical Practice in the area of specialisation.

Entry level 2 - 1 year

• An Australian undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a credit (60%) average; OR
• An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a credit (60%) average and submission of an extensive professional portfolio assessed by the Faculty; OR
• An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a Graduate Diploma or Masters qualifying Degree in a cognate discipline, with a credit (60%) average in both qualifications; AND
• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent accredited professional registration body; AND
• A minimum of two years equivalent full time experience in a cognate discipline and evidence of current engagement in Clinical Practice in area of specialisation.

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

ELIGIBILITY: For applicants who meet the entry criteria for Entry Level 1 (72 credit points) but not Entry Level 2 (48 credit points), a Professional Portfolio must be submitted.