New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5)
Allied Health
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain the knowledge and skills required for practice as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in out-of-hospital emergencies and community settings with this NZQA Level 5 diploma.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 18 months
Core skills this course teaches
Apply anatomical and physiological knowledge
Apply functional knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to improve patient outcomes in out-of-hospital ambulance care.
Perform differential diagnosis
Conduct differential diagnoses and determine patient acuity using structured, focused assessment techniques.
Patient management and treatment
Manage and treat patients based on structured assessment techniques to optimize ambulance patient outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) prepares those already working as first responders for the next step as Emergency Medical Technicians. Over 18 months, students develop clinical knowledge, practical and professional skills for providing effective out-of-hospital care, including simulation training in block courses and blended, part-time study. Graduates are equipped to manage emergencies, communicate with stakeholders, and act ethically and legally within the ambulance context.
Course Content
- Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relevant to medical and trauma conditions
- Differential diagnosis and patient acuity assessment
- Structured, focused patient assessment and management
- Out-of-hospital emergency care practices
- Safe, legal, ethical, and culturally safe clinical practice
- Professional communication with patients, whānau, healthcare providers, and emergency services
- Simulation-based learning in block courses
- Clinical placement experiences
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (Level 3)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Ambulance Services
Healthcare
Paramedicine
Emergency Medical Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
First Responder (Advanced Level)