The graduate certificate of rural and remote paramedic practice has been designed to meet the needs of rural and isolated communities in Queensland with a focus on the key issues of chronic disease management, disease and injury prevention and health promotion using a public health approach and methodology.

Whilst traditionally paramedics have been concerned primarily with emergency care and acute management of injury and illness, this postgraduate course shifts the focus to communities and groups. Students are encouraged to examine topics such as the health profile of their community, existing services, and the mapping of service networks.

The course then challenges students to identify ways in which they may adapt their own practices, and to integrate their skills with the goal of promoting higher standards of health in their community.

Applicants must have attained a minimum qualification of Advanced Care Paramedic (or equivalent).

Successful applicants will:
   •  Have verifiable commitment to their continuing professional development;
   •  Have verifiable commitment to providing services to rural communities;
   •  Not be currently enrolled in other tertiary studies offered through the QAS;
   and
   •  Not be currently accessing SARAS for another tertiary program, unless intending to change enrolment to the Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Paramedic Practice).