Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

Yes, the course is accredited (with conditions) with the Paramedicine Board of Australia through the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee, qualifying graduates to register as paramedics.

Yes, all students will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for several units. Residential schools may be held in Cairns, Townsville or Rockhampton. Information relating to residential school locations will be available to students via the handbook and associated Moodle pages.

Clinical placements are facilitated in Queensland, primarily through the Queensland Ambulance Service. Due to high demand for placement positions, students must be prepared to travel to any location within Queensland as placement in your immediate region is unlikely. Students complete three five-week placements: Clinical Paramedic Practice 1 in Year 2, and Clinical Paramedic Practice 2 and 3 in Year 3. Placement experiences are designed to provide an average of 40 hours per week across various roster configurations covering 24 hours.

No, this course does not permit deferral of offers. If you are unable to commence in the term you receive an offer, you will be required to submit a new admission application or change your preference with the Tertiary Admission Centre to commence at a later date.

You must complete 28 units totalling 168 credits to complete the Bachelor of Paramedicine/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management. The course takes 3.5 years full-time or 7 years part-time.