Short courses
For over 15 years the Department of Paramedicine has offered a range of first responder and paramedic short course programs. We deliver short courses to students and professionals currently working in, or planning employment in paramedicine and community-based emergency health settings. Our suite of short courses has been developed to meet the initial training and/or on-going professional development requirements of many organisations and professionals in paramedicine and community-based emergency health settings.
Monash Paramedicine were recently approved by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) US as a training site to teach the following course nationally and internationally; a first for any Australian university. The courses include:
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) – First Responders
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
Understanding and Interpreting ECGs (Hong Kong Health Professionals Only)
The Department of Paramedicine is pleased to announce the following upcoming ECG short courses. These will be presented by Professor Brett Williams and Quinch Wong, and only to health professionals residing in Hong Kong (HKSAR).
Re-entry to Practice (Paramedicine)
Courses in 2022:
Course 1: 7 Feb - 1st April
Course 2: 2nd May - 24th June
Course 3: 18th July - 9th Sept
Course 4: 10th Oct - 2nd Dec
Cost: $2650 (GST Inclusive)
Introduction to Research for Paramedics
This 8-week online short course is designed for paramedics or researchers of paramedicine who are looking to develop and build upon foundation knowledge and skills in research.
Course commences: Monday 17th October