Paramedicine - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Explore enhanced practices in paramedicine 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.
You need approval from the programme leader. Being admitted to this programme doesn’t guarantee entry to the critical care paramedicine or extended care paramedicine courses as places are limited.
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.
Places in the critical care paramedicine or extended care paramedicine courses are limited, so admission to this programme doesn’t guarantee entry to these focus areas. These specialised courses are limited to 20 participants each, with priority given based on prior clinical experience at the paramedic level, registration status and previous academic record.
Critical care paramedics (CCPs) are highly trained emergency medical professionals who provide advanced pre-hospital care to critically ill and injured patients. They play a crucial role in the healthcare system, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and management in high-acuity situations.
Equipped with specialised medical tools and advanced skills, critical care paramedics perform advanced airway management, advanced cardiac care and intravenous drug therapy. They work closely with other emergency responders and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Choose one of
Offered in Semester 1 and 2
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
Semester 1 course
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
Semester 2 course
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
And choose one of
Offered in Semester 1 and 2
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
Semester 2 course
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
And complete the following three courses
Semester 1 course
- PARA802 Resuscitation Physiology (30 points)
Semester 2 course
- PARA806 Advanced Resuscitation (30 points)
Early full-year course
- PARA805 Contemporary Intensive Paramedicine (30 points)
Interested in ultrasound imaging?
You may also be interested in this course, which is offered in Semester 1:
- RADY801 Ultrasound Imaging (15 points)
You can study this as a single or individual course.
Extended care paramedics (ECP) primarily assess and treat patients with low acuity yet often complex conditions in diverse settings. These may include in-home assessments through Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS), medical centres, urgent rural health facilities and remote environments.
This focus area incorporates advanced knowledge and skills in primary care.
Choose one of
Offered in Semester 1 and 2
- HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
- HEAL840 Critical Enquiry for Evidence Based Practice (15 points)
Semester 1 course
- PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
Semester 2 course
- MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice - Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
And choose one of
Offered in Semester 1 and 2
- HEAL812 Health Professional Practice (15 points)
- MAOH804 Te Hau o te Ora – Hauora Māori Development (15 points)
Semester 2 course
- HEAL813 Practice Reality (15 points)
And complete the following three courses
Offered in Semester 1 and 2
- PHMY803 Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics (30 points)
- HEAL824 Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning (30 points)
Full-year course
- PARA808 Community and Remote Paramedicine (30 points)
Interested in ultrasound imaging?
You may also be interested in this course, which is offered in Semester 1:
- RADY801 Ultrasound Imaging (15 points)
You can study this as a single or individual course.
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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.