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Overview

The Master of Paramedic Practitioner is designed for registered paramedics who aspire to elevate their clinical practice and contribute significantly to community paramedicine. This course broadens the scope of paramedicine practice, encompassing both urgent and non-urgent care settings as well as primary healthcare environments. In this program, you will deepen your understanding of complex clinical scenarios that align with everyday advanced practitioner challenges. This will enhance your clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and autonomous clinical reasoning abilities. Moreover, the curriculum delves into advanced clinical assessment and prescribing while emphasising the importance of evidence-based practices and research. Consequently, you will emerge as a reflective practitioner who not only elevates your clinical capabilities but also drives positive transformations within your employing organisation, the broader paramedicine profession, and the overarching healthcare system.

Course structure

Part A. Core units66 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Elective unit6 credit points

You must complete one 6 credit point postgraduate unit chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The unit can be chosen from any faculty as long as it is relevant to this course, and you meet the required prerequisites, co-requisites and any other restrictions.

The handbook's description of this structure

The Master of Paramedic Practitioner comprises 72 points structured into two parts: Part A. Core Units and Part B. Elective Unit.

Part A. Core units

These studies will extend your clinical knowledge and practice. In addition, you will advance and broaden your understanding and capacity to conduct research and evaluations as it relates to the advanced practice setting.

Part B. Elective unit

In these studies, you will have the opportunity to gain greater expertise in key areas of your interest through an elective unit to suit your own career interests.

Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 72 points structured into two parts: Part A. Core Units (66 points) and Part B. Elective Unit (6 points).

Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core Units (66 points)

You must complete the following units:
• PAR5401 Foundations of advanced paramedic practice
• PAR5320 Community paramedicine 1
• NUR5208 Therapeutic medication management (Prescribing)
• NUR5411 Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning
• PAR5105 Community paramedicine 2 (6 points)
• PAR5106 Paramedic Practitioner Essentials (0 points)
• MAP5003 Essentials of advanced health care practice

Part B. Elective Unit (6 points)
You must complete one 6 credit point postgraduate unit chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The unit can be chosen from any faculty as long as it is relevant to this course, and you meet the required prerequisites, co-requisites and any other restrictions.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
Make clinically sound decisions rooted in advanced theoretical knowledge, cognitive skills, and practical expertise specific to the Paramedic Practitioner role.
2
Demonstrate the highest ethical and professional standards in all aspects of Paramedic Practitioner clinical practice.
3
Regularly introspect and evaluate personal practices, integrating feedback to continually enhance the quality of care and adapt to the evolving demands of the Paramedic Practitioner role.
4
Actively engage with both local and international networks to bolster personal development and collectively advance the Paramedic Practitioner role.
5
Critically evaluate, synthesise, and apply complex information, problems, concepts, and theories pertinent to the advanced practice of Paramedic Practitioners.
6
Demonstrate leadership and autonomy in clinical settings, aspiring to roles in clinical education, leadership, and research within the Paramedic Practitioner realm.
7
Showcase adeptness in fostering cohesive team environments, communicating clearly, and adapting to the dynamic and unique challenges of interprofessional practice intrinsic to the Paramedic Practitioner role
8
Employ advanced analytical skills, combined with Paramedic Practitioner expertise, to propose and validate clinical decisions.
9
Utilise research methodologies to explore, understand, and address contemporary challenges in the Paramedic Practitioner profession and the broader healthcare community.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level B: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with individual band scores of Writing: 6.0, Listening: 6.5, Reading: 6.5 and Speaking: 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with minimum scores: Writing 50, Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing 21, Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Other information

The Master of Paramedic Practitioner is designed for registered paramedics who aspire to elevate their clinical practice and contribute significantly to community paramedicine. This course broadens the scope of paramedicine practice, encompassing both urgent and non-urgent care settings as well as primary healthcare environments. In this program, you will deepen your understanding of complex clinical scenarios that align with everyday advanced practitioner challenges. This will enhance your clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and autonomous clinical reasoning abilities. Moreover, the curriculum delves into advanced clinical assessment and prescribing while emphasising the importance of evidence-based practices and research. Consequently, you will emerge as a reflective practitioner who not only elevates your clinical capabilities but also drives positive transformations within your employing organisation, the broader paramedicine profession, and the overarching healthcare system.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Dr Natalie Fonda

Common questions

Where can I study Master of Paramedic Practitioner?

At Notting Hill.

How do I plan my Master of Paramedic Practitioner units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 72
Part time: 3 Years
Maximum time: 5 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Abbreviation: MParaPrac
Award title: Master of Paramedic Practitioner
Handbook years: 20242025 2027