| Duration | 0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CL64 |
| First-year fee | $4,472 (Indicative) (CSP) $13,878 (Indicative) (FFP) |
The Graduate Certificate in Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine is an innovative postgraduate course ideal for first responders, including paramedics, nurses, police and medics who deal with acute trauma situations where advanced life support is required in dynamic and high-threat environments. This course will interest you if you are involved with mass casualty and terrorist attack response plans and services.
The Graduate Certificate in Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine, will equip you with specialised knowledge and skills to manage trauma in high-threat environments. The course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of counter-terrorism and operational medicine. You'll gain critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills necessary for success in dynamic and high-pressure situations. You will learn to apply these skills in a range of situations, including counter-terrorism operations and other high-risk scenarios.
The course combines theoretical knowledge, practical exercises, and hands-on training to equip you with new clinical knowledge, skills, and interventions to manage trauma effectively in the field. You will learn how to assess, plan, prepare, and implement strategies for successful operations in civilian tactical environments, as well as how to operate in direct, indirect, high-threat, and prolonged field care environments.
By completing this course, you will be better equipped to handle the unique challenges of trauma care in dynamic and high-threat environments while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence and adherence to best practices in operational medicine.
Ultimately, the course aims to contribute to public safety and security by providing you, as a medical professional, with the tools you need to operate successfully in high-risk environments.
The Graduate Certificate in Counter-Terrorism and Operational Medicine is a professional development course that trains professionals to respond to and manage trauma in high-risk environments where their safety may still be threatened. It will also allow those with relevant qualifications or experience to enter the fast-growing counter-terrorism and operational medicine fields.
You are required to complete four units.
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year depending on the type of place you are offered, for example, a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. For a graduate certificate, this is usually four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course in 2024, you may be eligible for significant fee savings, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
If you are not eligible for a CSP or if CSPs are full, you will be required to pay full fees.
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
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