Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (Re-entry)
This niche course is designed to allow applicants who have previously completed an entry to practice program in Paramedicine to complete a refresher course to update their knowledge and skills without having to complete a full qualification again.
Course essentials
Entry requirements
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Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (re - entry) is designed to allow applicants who have previously completed an entry to practice program in Paramedicine to complete a refresher on paramedic practice.
Also designed for paramedics who have had time away from the profession and no longer have recency of practice. These are typically staff who have left the industry due to parental responsibilities or for other reasons. also, there is a group of potential applicants that have completed double degrees in Nursing/Paramedicine however have commenced their Nursing career and would like to explore a career in Paramedicine at a later date.
You will be completing the course part-time (two units per semester) and mainly study online with on campus block mode practical classes.
For those aiming to gain registration or demonstrate recency of practice with AHPRA, we recommend you contact AHPRA prior to commencing the program to discuss your individual circumstances.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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Student support
The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.
The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Paramedicine
Course co-ordinator
Mt Helen (on campus) - Maryam Ghasemi
Career paths
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2026 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,738 (Band 1) to $17,399 (Band 4). The sample course structure below link to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
If you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, you can defer the payment of all or part of your student contribution fee. If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2027
1 March 2027
Locations
Mt Helen (on campus)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat. Testing.
Contact hours
Delivery: On campus and Flexible.
Work integrated learning
The program includes a minimum of four shifts of work integrated learning with an emergency ambulance service.
https://federation.edu.au/institutes-and-schools/ihw/student-resources/paramedicine
Sample course structure
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
- Clinical Paramedicine 115 credit pointsHCPAR5001
- Paramedic Clinical Diagnostics I15 credit pointsHCPAR5011
- Clinical Paramedicine 215 credit pointsHCPAR6002
- Clinical Diagnostics and Practice15 credit pointsHCPAR6013
Meet us at Open Day
Open Day is your chance to explore all that Federation has to offer. Meet current lecturers and students, ask course questions, learn about our support services and explore campus spaces.
We’ve got heaps of activities, tours and presentations planned. Basically, we want you to get a real feel for Federation. The atmosphere. The opportunities. The community.
Oh – and there’s no need to pack a sandwich. Lunch is on us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Completion of an entry-to-practice paramedicine qualification - such as a Bachelor of Paramedicine or equivalent; and/or
Minimum 12 months clinical experience as a Qualified Advance Life Support Paramedic (with prior Authority to Practice)
Extra requirements
It is a requirement of the program that students undertake clinical placements with Ambulance Victoria. It is a requirement of AV that all students must be both medically and physically fit for placement on their operational vehicles. Applicants are advised that comprehensive assessments by AV's approved health provider and a police record check must be undertaken prior to commencement of study, details of which will be sent out prior to commencement.
- Medical (including vaccinations) and physical capacity assessment by Ambulance Victoria's approved health provider
- Police check
- Working with children check
- Vaccinations as determined by Ambulance Victoria
Please note: The university will arrange for successful applicants to be registered as a student with the Paramedicine Board of Australia (managed through AHPRA) at the commencement of the program.
Inherent Requirements Paramedicine
If you’re only applying for this course, do it via direct application.
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You'll need this code:
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Federation University code
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- MN4
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Paramedicine (Re-entry) may be eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine or Master of Health programs.
Hear from our students
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