New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) (Level 3)

Program Overview

This program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to provide emergency care as first responders in various settings. It covers medical trauma assessment, complex emergency management, and ethical and legal considerations. Graduates may pursue roles in ambulance, outdoor recreation, marine, industrial, and volunteer rescue organizations, but require separate medical delegation for practice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Learn to assess medical trauma and manage complex emergencies.

• Operate safely, lawfully and ethically as an emergency care first responder.

• Assess and manage medical and trauma conditions as an emergency care first responder.

Description:

This program prepares individuals for roles as emergency care first responders in various settings, including ambulance, outdoor recreation, marine, industrial, and volunteer rescue. Graduates may be able to work in these roles but do not automatically have a medical delegation or an authority to practice. This requires a separate endorsement from a service provider.

Outline:

The program consists of three courses:

• EC3001: Emergency Care (20 credits)
• EC3002: Professional practice for first responders (10 credits)
• EC3003: Manage complex emergency situations (10 credits)

Assessment:

The program uses various assessment methods, including:

• Practical assessments
• Written assignments
• Examinations

Teaching:

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical workshops
• Simulations

Careers:

Graduates of this program may be able to work in emergency care first responder roles in a variety of settings, such as:

• Ambulance
• Outdoor recreation
• Marine
• Industrial
• Volunteer rescue

This requires a separate endorsement from a service provider.

Other:

• The program is offered by Whitireia and WelTec.
• The program is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.