Australian Paramedical College, Melbourne
With nearly 30% of Australian Paramedical College (APC) graduates coming from Victoria, we’re proud to contribute to the positive impact that healthcare professionals are making across the state. At APC, we offer nationally recognised paramedic courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in pre-hospital emergency healthcare.
Our partnerships with respected organisations like Medical Edge Australia, St John Victoria, and Crown Melbourne provide invaluable clinical placements and real-world experience, ensuring our students are job-ready upon graduation. By blending flexible online study with in-person, hands-on training at our Melbourne location, APC helps aspiring paramedics and healthcare workers in Vic build a strong foundation for their future careers.
With years of experience in paramedicine study, APC has established itself as a trusted pathway to meaningful job outcomes and career success for students across Melbourne and Victoria.
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Career Pathways VIC
There are various job pathways available to our Victoria qualified APC graduates, you’ll be prepared to pursue a wide range of careers in both emergency and non-emergency healthcare. From working as a Patient Transport Officer in Melbourne, to becoming an Event Medic in Geelong, or continuing on a pathway to become a Paramedic elsewhere in Victoria, APC provides the training you need to succeed. Plus, you’ll have the option to receive credits towards a university degree, enhancing your career prospects even further.
There’s never been a better time to explore a career in healthcare with these qualified positions being in particularly high demand in Victoria following the pandemic.*
*Source: The Age, 2021.
Medic average salary in VIC ranges up to $150K*
*Jora (October, 2023)
Millions invested to recruit 300+ paramedics in Victoria*
*The Age (September, 2021)
High Job Satisfaction (4+ Stars)*
*APC Student Survey (2023)
Our Pre-hospital Healthcare Courses in VIC
At Australian Paramedical College, we offer three nationally recognised Healthcare Courses, all available online to provide you with the flexibility to study at your own pace. No matter where you are in Victoria, our courses combine online learning with in-person practical, hands-on clinical workshops and placements to give you the best of both worlds.
These courses cater to students at different stages of their paramedicine journey. You’ll have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to work in non-emergency healthcare or pursue further qualifications to become a Paramedic.
Each course includes online study materials, access to in-person clinical placement opportunities, practical training at our Melbourne, Noble Park North workshop and support from experienced trainers to ensure you are fully prepared for a career in pre-hospital emergency healthcare.
University Pathways
If you’re wishing to become a Paramedic, studying the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care first is as a popular choice for many individuals.
This pathway allows you to build up your practical skills and medical knowledge, not to mention qualify you, so you’re able to get a job in healthcare before applying for university. The best part is your ATAR doesn’t matter!
As a Victorian student, Victoria University accepts VET Entry and have RPL available so when the time comes to apply for university, be sure to check if you’re eligible. You can learn more here or alternatively, feel free to check out some FAQs to help better understand your options.
At Australian Paramedical College, we offer three nationally recognised courses in :
- HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
- HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care
- HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Yes! APC offers self-paced, online learning options for all of our courses, allowing you to study from anywhere in Victoria. You’ll also participate in-person practical clinical workshops at our Melbourne office and also clinical placements to gain hands-on experience.
The duration depends on the course and your personal pace. On average:
- HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport: 6-12 months.
- HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care: 12-18 months.
- HLT51020 -Diploma of Emergency Health Care: 24 months.
Upon graduating with APC, you’ll be ready to pursue various career opportunities, such as:
- HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport: Pathway to the Certificate IV or Diploma, or straight into work as a Patient Transport Officer (PTO).
- HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care: Pathway to the Diploma or straight into work as a Basic Life Support Medic.
- HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care: Pathway to university to become a paramedic or straight into work as an Advanced Life Support Medic.
Our Industry Partners
We are proudly partnered with local organisations St John Ambulance Victoria, Medical Edge Australia and Crown Melbourne.
These important partnerships mean we can provide students with remarkable hands-on experience while they study and real employment opportunities once qualified. As shared by Conah, APC Graduate “I loved the placement! Declan and his team are fantastic to work with!”
“We are excited to work together with APC, equipping the next generation of talented and in-demand healthcare workers.” – Declan Marley, Medical Services Manager, Crown Melbourne
Rhiannon Gallatly | Qualified PTO onto University
Meet Rhiannon, APC Graduate and now in her final semester at Victoria University studying a bachelors degree to become a paramedic.
APC was pivotal in starting Rhiannon’s healthcare journey as she completed her HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care before going on to get a job as a Patient Transport Officer (PTO) with St John Ambulance Victoria. Since then, Rhiannon has gone from strength to strength as she’s close to finishing her university degree too! “The Cert IV helped strengthen the application [for university]”, she shared.
Learn how to become a paramedic
Hear from a local student
Jessica Vojtek | Melbourne
Meet Jess, now working as an Advanced Medic – thanks to APC! She first joined APC to study the HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care but soon realised how much she loved health care and decided to “level up”.
Going on to complete her Diploma of Paramedical Science (now called the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care), Jess rated her study experience with APC very highly, exclaiming “It was well beyond her expectations for an online course program!“
“My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner“, Jess shared.
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Unit 10, 556 – 598 Princes Highway,Noble Park North, VIC 3174
