Graduate Coursework

Graduate Diploma in Perioperative Medicine

  • Course code: GD-PERIMED
Clock
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Online
Calendar-month
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $24,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Career outcomes

Overview

  • Gain advanced competencies in perioperative medicine and clinical ultrasound
  • Graduate with expertise to integrate specialised care into your medical practice
  • Meet the entry requirements for further study in related healthcare fields

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Medicine, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to practice perioperative medicine with confidence. You will be qualified to provide essential care to patients throughout the perioperative period, integrating perioperative medicine and clinical ultrasound into your core clinical practice, with the ultimate aim of improving patient perioperative outcomes.

This course is unique and innovative as it provides knowledge and skill acquisition in two rapidly developing areas - perioperative medicine and point-of-care ultrasound. As a practitioner of perioperative medicine, you will be equipped to deliver specialised care across various healthcare settings, including preoperative assessment and optimisation, intraoperative strategies, postoperative care, and quality of recovery.

Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Medicine careers

You will graduate with a range of varied career opportunities across numerous medical and healthcare settings, including:

  • Hospitals and surgical centres
  • Preoperative assessment clinics
  • Postoperative care units
  • Intensive care units
  • Anaesthesiology practices
  • Emergency departments

Further Study

The Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Medicine provides a pathway for further study and career advancement in related healthcare fields. Upon completion, you will meet the entry requirements for various master's programs in areas such as advanced nursing practice, public health, and healthcare administration.