Program Overview

Paramedic Assessment for Registration Short Course

The Paramedic Assessment for Registration short course is delivered in conjunction with Te Kaunihera Manapou (Paramedic Council) New Zealand. This assessment programme is available to individuals who are eligible under pathway C for registration as a paramedic.

Course Overview

The course content includes:

• Online theory
• Simulation
• OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations)
• Viva Voce
• Skills and clinical rationale assessments

These components cover the five domains associated with the standards of clinical competence for paramedics.

Course Details

What You'll Study

The five domains of clinical competence for paramedics are:

1. Domain 1: Professional and Ethical Practice
2. Domain 2: Communication and Collaboration
3. Domain 3: Evidence-Based Practice
4. Domain 4: Safety and Risk Management
5. Domain 5: Paramedic Clinical Practice

Each domain comprises a list of statements that identify the scope of competencies a paramedic must demonstrate.

Course Duration and Structure

• The course requires approximately 32 hours of online learning.
• There are 8 hours of in-person practical scenarios, OSCEs, and assessments.
• Extensive pre-learning is facilitated through the AUT Canvas learning management system.
• Participants have 2 months to complete the online learning before attending the in-person session.

Suitability

This course is primarily aimed at prehospital emergency services personnel, including:

• Extended or intensive care paramedics
• Paramedics
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

who have completed a recognized paramedic or equivalent qualification.

Classes and Application

2024 Classes

For information on when the next class will be offered, contact the Department of Paramedicine.

How to Apply

To apply, contact the Department of Paramedicine.

Fees and Disclaimer

Fees

The fee for domestic students is $1,500.00*, which includes the tuition fee and is in NZ dollars, including GST.

Disclaimer

Enrolment in this course is only complete after payment of course fees. Fees can be paid online, on any AUT campus, or by fees invoice. If fees are not paid within two weeks and 10 days before the course starts, enrolment will be cancelled. AUT reserves the right to cancel courses that do not have enough students, providing at least 2 or 3 days' notice, and offering the option to transfer to another start date for this course.

Quick Facts

• Start Dates: On application
• Duration: 40 hours total (approx.)
• Campus: Online
• Fees: $1,500.00* for domestic students