Australia’s demand for qualified emergency health professionals is growing rapidly — and so are the opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Earn a nationally recognised qualification that will give you the skills to deliver pre-hospital care in a range of emergency healthcare roles as a medic, or put you on the pathway to becoming a paramedic.
Choose your own schedule and fit study into your lifestyle or work roster
Developed by industry-trained and qualified healthcare experts
Learn alongside and be supported by your peers and APC’s dedicated team who are committed to helping you
If you’re looking for a career that combines critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on clinical skills — and you thrive under pressure — this could be the perfect starting point. No experience or prior qualifications required!
This course is an ideal fit for:
Newcomers to healthcare who want a practical qualification that gets them job-ready sooner
Aspiring paramedics seeking a strong foundation before entering university
Current healthcare workers or emergency responders looking to expand their scope of practice
Career changers driven to make a real impact through emergency response
Those who value flexible online study, but also want real-world training and placement
Individuals seeking roles like ESO, Event Medic, PTO, or Ambulance Attendant
People who want to build advanced clinical capabilities
Didn’t achieve a high ATAR and want to explore healthcare without committing to a full degree
Graduates of this nationally recognised qualification will be well-placed to take on various professional roles across Australia and New Zealand in the pre-hospital healthcare industry including:
Many of our graduates work with some of the biggest employers in the industry, many of whom are also our Industry Partners. This provides opportunities for direct employment, with students often receiving job offers during or after their Clinical Placement.
Additionally, many of our graduates choose to work part-time or casually in the industry while pursuing further study at university to become a paramedic. This allows them to gain valuable real-world experience while continuing their education, setting them up for a successful and rewarding career in the healthcare field.
It’s important to note that while this qualification provides a strong foundation for these roles, stepping directly into some positions—such as MESO—may require additional qualifications or specific licensing depending on the employer and jurisdiction.
Begin your research by discovering more about which course suits your career goals. Study online in your own time, enjoy unlimited support and help from fellow students, paramedical trainers and APC Student Success Teams.
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We’re proud to partner with over 20 established organisations across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, creating employment opportunities for our students and graduates.
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