Build the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to work in emergency and patient care – or take the first step toward university-level paramedicine. Our nationally recognised paramedical courses are designed to prepare you for meaningful work in the private sector and, for many students, serve as a strong pathway into the Bachelor of Paramedic Science.
Before choosing a course, it’s important to know the difference:
Bachelor of Paramedic Science (University) – the only qualification that qualifies you as a ‘Paramedic’.
To become a registered Paramedic in Australia, you must complete an accredited Bachelor of Paramedic Science / Bachelor of Paramedicine at university and register with AHPRA after graduation.
APC does not deliver this degree.
However, many future students start with a VET qualification – especially the HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care – to build foundational skills and improve their readiness for university entry.
Our courses prepare you for paramedical and emergency healthcare roles in the private sector, including event medic, emergency response, emergency medical technician, and patient transport positions.
They do not qualify you to work as a registered Paramedic for a state ambulance service – but they are highly valued in the pre-hospital care industry and are widely used as a stepping stone toward university.
HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Your starting point if you’re new to healthcare and want hands-on experience supporting patient movement and low-acuity care.
Great for roles such as:
• Non-Emergency Patient Transport Officer
• Patient escort and community transport
• Health support worker roles
You’ll learn:
– Safe patient handling and stretcher operations
– Low-acuity clinical care
– Communication and transport procedures
– Working within a medical response team
A solid option for students wanting broader clinical skills and exposure to emergency care environments.
Great for roles such as:
• Event medic
• First responder roles
• Industrial/remote support roles
You’ll learn:
– Patient assessment fundamentals
– Managing trauma and medical presentations
– Using emergency equipment
– Working in unpredictable environments
The highest-level VET course available in the emergency healthcare space – ideal for those wanting to work as operational medics or prepare for university.
Great for roles such as:
• Emergency medical technician (EMT)
• Emergency response and rescue medic
• Industrial emergency response teams
• Step-up pathway to university study
You’ll learn:
– Advanced emergency patient assessment
– Airway, breathing, trauma, and medical care
– Incident management and operational procedures
– Medication administration (within scope)
– Clinical placement experience
If your career goal is to work as a registered Paramedic, the Bachelor of Paramedic Science is the essential next step.
Many universities across Australia and New Zealand:
Starting with a VET qualification helps you:
✓ build confidence before tackling university-level science
✓ gain real clinical experience
✓ strengthen your application
✓ understand pre-hospital care before committing to a degree
APC graduates regularly progress into paramedicine degrees and perform strongly due to their practical grounding.
Our paramedical courses prepare you for careers such as:
These roles are part of a growing private emergency healthcare sector – offering real responsibility, practical work, and strong demand across Australia.
A quick guide to help you decide:
Studying with APC means:
✓ Learn online at your pace
✓ Attend practical workshops across Australia
✓ Complete real-world clinical placements
✓ Be supported by educators and student success teams
✓ Train with the same equipment used by industry
Whether you’re building a career in the private sector or preparing for university, we give you the structure, flexibility, and support to make it happen.
Take the first step into emergency healthcare. Explore our courses, map your pathway, and build the foundation for a future with purpose.