Paramedicine - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Explore best practice in paramedicine in as little as one year with the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Paramedicine.
The programme can prepare you for further study at master’s level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
AUT’s postgraduate paramedicine courses focus on international best practice in the out of hospital setting. Courses may be delivered in a range of formats including on-campus block courses or online.
This is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science.
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You need a total of 120 points to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Paramedicine qualification.
Complete 60 points from
- HEAL824 Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning (30 points)**
- PARA802 Resuscitation Physiology (30 points)*
- PARA806 Advanced Resuscitation (30 points)*
- PHMY803 Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics (30 points)**
- RADY801 Ultrasound Imaging (15 points)**
And choose one of
- PARA805 Contemporary Intensive Paramedicine (30 points)*
- PARA808 Community and Remote Paramedicine (30 points)**
And choose one of
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
- MAOH801 Maori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Maori (15 points)
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
And choose one of
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points) (only offered in Semester 2)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
* If your focus is Critical Care Paramedicine we recommend that you study these courses
**If your focus is Extended Care Paramedicine we recommend that you study these courses
Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Equips health professionals for the future of paramedic practice
- AUT is the leading educator for paramedicine in New Zealand
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.