New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) (Level 3)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $2,741 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 3 |
About the course
Learn how to confidently and competently intervene as an emergency care first responder and sustain life until handover to advanced medical care can occur
- Operate safely, lawfully and ethically as an emergency care first responder
- Assess and manage medical and trauma conditions as an emergency care first responder
- Make decisions as an emergency care first responder, within designated areas of responsibility, accountability, and competence
- Communicate and collaborate effectively to achieve the best outcome as an emergency care first responder
Work in emergency care first responder roles in a variety of settings such as ambulance, outdoor recreation, marine, industrial and volunteer rescue.
Programme outline
This programme is delivered online with block courses. In March and November, the first block course is only held in Porirua with subsequent courses available where there are large groups of students. This could be in Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Invercargill. Other offerings will be available when run through specific organisations, locations can vary depending on where the organisation is located.
This programme consists of three courses which have a specific emphasis on developing emergency care first responder skills, attitudes and knowledge:
- EC3001: Emergency Care (20 credits)
- EC3002: Professional practice for first responders (10 credits)
- EC3003: Manage complex emergency situations (10 credits)
Further study opportunities
Graduates may progress to the Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7).
Entry criteria
NCEA level 1 or equivalent qualification/work experience and a current first aid certificate.
International students
IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent and a current first aid certificate.
Government's Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF)
These programmes are FREE under TTAF, covering; compulsory tuition fees, compulsory course costs and compulsory student services fees. Visit tec.govt.nz for more information about TTAF.
About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.