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Paramedicine

Study Paramedicine

Our range of Paramedicine and Emergency Care programmes are aimed at anyone wanting a career in ambulance services. The Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) is delivered in partnership with Wellington Free Ambulance. The Certificate in Emergency Care is delivered in partnership with ProMed.

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Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) [For Working or Volunteering Paramedics]

Gain a qualification that prepares you for registration as a Paramedic. If you work or volunteer for an ambulance service and hold an Authority to Practice at EMT or above, this qualification integrates the knowledge and skills necessary for practice as a paramedic.

  • Level 7
  • Up to six years based on RPL
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Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)

Gain skills to provide emergency and non-urgent medical care in a range of situations. Develop skills to assess, stabilise, treat and refer patients. Learn through clinical placements in ambulance services, hospitals and other environments.

  • Level 7
  • 3 years, full-time
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New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5)

Gain a qualification that covers the knowledge and skills required for practice as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). If you have completed the NZ Certificate in Emergency Care programme, and hold a position as a first responder, this qualification will provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to practice in out of hospital emergencies and other community settings.

  • Level 5
  • 18 months, part-time

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