Paramedicine courses in Australia & NZ

Get a dual-country qualification to start a career in prehospital healthcare today!

Become a medic in Australia or NZ

Are you interested in getting qualified so you can work as a healthcare professional in Australia or New Zealand (NZ)?

By choosing Australian Paramedical College (APC), you can enjoy the flexibility of studying paramedicine online and starting a meaningful career without being limited by borders. As the only paramedical education provider offering a dual-country recognised qualification, APC is thrilled to create even greater opportunities for our enthusiastic cohort based in both countries. 

We are proud to collaborate with Hato Hone St John as our Clinical Placement Partner to provide our students and graduates the chance to gain a quality education, hands-on experience and genuine job prospects as part of their APC experience.

No border barriers

APC courses are online so you can access them no matter where you’re based. Most of our students still work while studying too!

Get a dual-country recognised qualification

University & job pathways in Australia & NZ

Work as a medic in Australia or NZ

Our dual-country course

APC offers a dual-recognised qualification which is self-paced and delivered via a blended learning model.

Students in both Australia and New Zealand can study the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care as a pathway to paid employment in pre-hospital healthcare. 

Gain the skills to deliver pre-hospital care in a range of roles, or put you on the pathway to becoming a paramedic.

  • 24 months (may reduce depending on study load).
  • Online, with in-person intensive Clinical Workshops and Clinical Placements.
  • Pathway to university to become a paramedic or be qualified to enter the workforce as a medic.

Important Notice for Students:

APC does not provide assistance with visas or immigration services. All students must hold the necessary residency permits and be fully eligible to reside in New Zealand and Australia for their studies. Ensure you have the required visa or residency status before applying, as APC cannot facilitate this process.

Download your free course overview

Fill in the form to download your free course overview for the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care. Find out more about career outcomes, what you’ll learn, and all the support that’s available, every step of the way.

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What our students say

Jessica Forbes | Aspiring Paramedic

Meet Jessica, one of our amazing students who always wanted to do something in emergency services to help people.

As someone who wishes to go to university to become a paramedic when she can afford to, Jessica has enjoyed the flexibility of studying online while working full-time. 

It’s a really good option, it fits into your schedule and how you want to study“, she shared of her APC experience.

 

Ready to take the next step?

Download your free course guide and get in touch with an experienced Career Advisors to discuss your pre-hospital healthcare course options and answer any questions you have.