Paramedicine - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Allied Health
A course by
AUT
Enhance your paramedicine practice with AUT’s Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Paramedicine, designed for health professionals seeking advanced critical analysis skills and preparation for master's study.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced knowledge in paramedic practice
Gain advanced skills and knowledge related to critical care and/or extended care paramedicine, including advanced clinical assessment and intervention.
Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Develop abilities in critical enquiry, research design, and evidence-based decision-making relevant to paramedicine.
Clinical leadership and interprofessional collaboration
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Paramedicine is targeted at qualified paramedics and health professionals seeking to advance their skills in pre-hospital and out of hospital care, with a focus on either critical care or extended care paramedicine. The programme integrates international best practice, critical clinical skills, and the latest knowledge in paramedicine. Delivered in flexible formats, including on-campus block courses and online study, this diploma equips professionals for the evolving demands of paramedic healthcare. Not offered in 2026.
Course Content
- Critical care paramedicine (advanced airway management, advanced cardiac care, intravenous drug therapy)
- Extended care paramedicine (primary care for low acuity and complex conditions, community paramedicine)
- Research Design and Methods
- Evidence Based Practice
- Health Professional Practice
- Practice Reality
- Resuscitation Physiology
- Advanced Resuscitation
- Contemporary Intensive Paramedicine
- Pharmacology Science and Therapeutics
- Advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning
- Community and Remote Paramedicine
- Māori Health Research Practice
- Pacific Health Research and Design
- Effective Supervision in Māori Health
- Ultrasound Imaging (optional)
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Allied Health
Emergency Medical Services
Healthcare
Future employment opportunities might be
Critical Care Paramedic
Extended Care Paramedic
Paramedic practice leadership roles