Federation University
Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBecome a paramedic in one year with a Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine. Gain the appropriate knowledge and skills in areas such as diagnostics and community, paramedic culture and practice, to provide high-level patient care in pre-hospital environments.
As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for graduate entry programs within Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Private Patient Transport Services. You will also meet the requirements for employment with other pre-hospital and ambulance service employers throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
160 hours of Clinical Placement with Ambulance Victoria (dates TBC)- 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick
- 107 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central
- 154-158 Sussex St, Sydney
- 289 Baillie St, Horsham
- 333 Ann St, Brisbane City
- 5 Laby St, Ararat
- 7 Camp St, Ballarat Central
- Gillies St, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
- Mount Helen, Ballarat
- Northways Rd, Churchill
- Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing
A minimum of 12 months clinical experience
Postgraduate/specialist qualifications and/or experience in an emergency department or critical care would be advantageous
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in listening and speaking and no less than 7.0 in reading and writing
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine will prepare you for the following roles.
Critical Care Paramedic
Critical Care Paramedics are highly trained first responders who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, natural disasters, dangerous incidents a...
Flight Paramedic
A Flight Paramedic provides advanced medical care to patients during air transport. You might work on air ambulances or helicopters, responding to...
Intensive Care Paramedic
Intensive Care Paramedics (also known as Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedics (ICPs)) are highly trained first responders who attend car acci...
Paramedic
Paramedics are medical professionals who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, and other medical emergencies where an ambulance has been called...
Ambulance Service Paramedic
An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides on-site health care to people in emergency situations. You’ll respond to 000 calls and assess a patient’s n...
About Federation University
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