Graduate Diploma of Critical Care Paramedicine

About the course

This Graduate Diploma develops advanced clinical knowledge and skills for paramedics working in critical care roles. It focuses on complex clinical issues in practice, strengthening clinical decision-making and critical thinking. You will also build capability in evidence-based practice and applied research skills to improve your own clinical outcomes and contribute to service and industry improvements. This is a Graduate Diploma in critical care paramedicine. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced paramedicine practice in high-acuity and critical care contexts. The course supports progression to roles such as critical care paramedic, team leader, or sole responder where advanced assessment, decision-making and evidence-based approaches are required. Skills in applied research and continuous improvement can support broader clinical governance or quality roles within ambulance services and related emergency healthcare organisations. This is a Graduate Diploma for critical care paramedicine careers.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)