Study the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care: online in your own time

Ready to get qualified to make your next career move?

The HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care will give you the skills to deliver pre-hospital care in a range of roles, or put you on the pathway to becoming a paramedic.

Whether you’ve worked in healthcare previously or are dreaming of moving into a rewarding career in emergency response, this online course will allow you to fit your studies around your schedule to reach your next career goal.

Course duration

24 Months

(May reduce depending on study load)

Mode of study

Online, with in-person intensive Clinical Workshops and Clinical Placements.

Pathways and career outcomes

Pathway to university to become a paramedic or straight into work as an Advanced Life Support Medic.

How studying online with Australian Paramedical College works

Learn the course theory online, at your own pace and gain hands-on clinical skills with 2x 5-day intensive workshops in NSW, VIC, QLD and W.A. and 160-hours of clinical placement in the field.

What you’ll learn

  • This emergency response course is specifically designed to help you build the knowledge, practical skills and empathy to deliver exceptional pre-hospital care.
  • You’ll gain the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to become a paramedic (with further study at university) or to start work as a specialist or remote medic straight away.
  • Learn how to assess and manage a scene, confirm patients’ physical health and provide advanced life support.
  • Communicating with, and transporting patients effectively in both non-emergency and major incident scenes.

Download your free course overview

Fill in the form to download your free course overview. 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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Why study the Diploma of Emergency Health Care with APC?

Flexible study

Choose your own schedule and fit study into your lifestyle or work roster

Practical experience and skills

Get hands-on skills with nationwide clinical workshops and real-world work placements.

Support you can count on

Build your confidence and competency with help from our dedicated support team.

A study schedule that works for you

Learn at your own pace, around your everyday commitments.

What our students say

Chris Beath
Florence Simpson
Jess Vojtek
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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.