Diploma in Paramedic Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
The Diploma in Paramedic Science prepares students for a career as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in pre-hospital emergency healthcare environments, primarily in ambulance settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
South Campus, Manukau
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Meet requirements to work as an Emergency Medical Technician
Graduates will be able to work as EMTs, administering pre-hospital emergency care mainly in ambulance settings.
Deliver basic life support and stabilise patient condition
Graduates will be able to deliver basic life support and stabilise patients in medical emergencies and during transport.
Liaise with other emergency services
What You're Signing Up For
This one-year, level 6 diploma at AUT South Campus trains students to work as Emergency Medical Technicians, providing essential pre-hospital emergency care such as patient assessment, basic life support, and safe transport of patients in emergency and non-emergency settings. From 2026, intake is restricted to New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) students. The programme covers human anatomy, physiology, paramedic theory, professional frameworks, pathology, pathophysiology, and clinical practice.
Course Content
- HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- HEAL506 Knowledge Enquiry and Communication
- PARA609 Introduction to Paramedic Practice
- PARA610 Professional Frameworks for Paramedic Theory
- HEAL609 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- PARA601 Pathology and Pathophysiology
- PARA604 Clinical Practice I
- PARA605 Clinical Practice II
What you need to know first
Completion of Year 12
Capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Ambulance
Emergency Services
Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Ambulance Services (St John, Wellington Free Ambulance, NZDF)
Pre-hospital emergency care roles