To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must demonstrate one of the following:
A completed Bachelor of Paramedic Science, or equivalent, with 1 year of clinical operational experience at a minimum level of Advanced Care Paramedic; or
A completed Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, with 1 year of 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 (with an approved medic qualification, not including combat lifesaver CLS) or Police Medic; or
Current employment in a relevant field as well as evidence of a completed short course in Tactical Medicine.
Employment and clinical experience must be demonstrated by providing a letter of employment or an official statement of service, listing duties undertaken and length of time employed in the relevant position. Letters of employment must be presented on a company letterhead and signed and dated by a delegated authority within the organisation.
Mass casualty and terrorist attacks are on the increase in the current geopolitical climate as Australia grows its presence on the world stage. As a result, first responders have to be ready to manage and react to emergencies in very high-risk environments where their personal safety may be compromised. In this unique contemporary course, you will learn to plan and implement strategies and develop a range of clinical, critical-thinking, communications and leadership skills essential for the successful management of acute trauma. Highly relevant to members of the Australian Defence Force, police and ambulance services as well as all those involved at the advanced life support of victims of mass casualty and terrorist attacks, this course will equip you with the skills to quickly react and respond to these events.
Note: Some units in this course will require compulsory attendance at residential schools.
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Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PMSC20016, Direct Threat Care,
MEDS21003, Medical Science Research Project 1,
PMSC20017, Indirect Threat Care,
PMSC20018, Prolonged Field Care and Casualty Evacuation,
The Graduate Certificate in Tactical Medicine supports graduates to operate in the increasingly complex environment of civilian tactical medicine. This qualification provides a pathway for current operators in this environment to formalise their knowledge, or for those holding relevant background qualifications, the underpinning knowledge and skills to enter the operational tactical medicine environment.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
