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Graduate Certificate in Tactical Medicine

CQUniversity Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C

The Graduate Certificate in Tactical Medicine is an innovative and unique postgraduate course that will be of interest to first responders including paramedics, nurses, police and medics who deal with acute trauma situations where advanced life support is required in dynamic and high threat environments. Students will learn to assess, plan, prepare and implement strategies for successful operation in the civilian tactical environment. Building upon current knowledge, students will gain new clinical knowledge, skills and interventions, and fine-tune critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills and apply these to dynamic direct, indirect, high threat and prolonged field care environments.

Structure

4 units (24 credit points)

Subjects

  • Tactical medicine

Standard entry requirements

  • A completed Bachelor of Paramedic Science, or equivalent, with 1 year clinical operational experience at a minimum level of Advanced Care Paramedic
  • Or A completed Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, with 1 year relevant clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Or A completed Diploma in Paramedic Science plus 1 year of unsupervised clinical operational experience
  • Or Current or past employment as an ADF Combat Medic or Police Medic
  • Or Current employment in a relevant field as well as evidence of a completed short course in Tactical Medicine.

Study pathways

Students can continue studying with the Graduate Diploma of Tactical Medicine.

Further information

Employment and clinical experience must be demonstrated by providing a letter of employment or statement of service, listing duties undertaken and length of time employed in the relevant position. Letters of employment must be presented on employers letterhead, signed and dated by a delegated authority within the organisation. Some units require attendance at residential schools.

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