The College’s Professional practice programs have been designed to offer paramedics continuous training and professional development throughout their careers.
These member-only programs aim to uphold and develop the highest commitment and standards for quality paramedic care.
The Professional practice suite of programs include:
When you are ready to enrol in a program, view our open intakes.
The Graduate Year of Practice is currently being revised. The Grad Start and Continuing Clinical Practice components will be launched in April 2026.
The Graduate Year of Practice course includes:
Each phase has been thoughtfully crafted to empower growth, offering a supportive structure for practical application that elevates the journey toward excellence.
Submit your Expression of Interest here to find out more about the Graduate Year of Practice when it’s released.
Transition from university to the workforce with confidence
The College’s Pre-employment Program offers newly graduated or nearly graduated students the opportunity to transition from university to the workforce with support and guidance from experts and professionals in paramedicine. To commence the Graduate Year of Practice Program, this low-commitment, highly interactive, and supportive program runs for four weeks.
Program highlights:
Duration: Four weeks. Our Pre-employment Program offers rolling enrolments, so you can start whenever you’re ready.
Learning Mode: 100% online: Self-paced material plus two live sessions. Student-centred online learning.
Suitable for:
Open to: To be eligible for enrolment, participants need to have a current full College membership (i.e. Member, Associate or Student Membership+ ).
Areas of focus include:
Enrol in the Pre-employment Program here.
Build a strong foundation for your paramedic career
We are currently pausing enrolments in the Grad Start program as we transition to an updated program, launching in April. The new course will offer an enhanced learning experience and updated content. Submit your EOI here and be the first to know when enrolments re-open.
The Grad Start Program provides essential support and guidance for graduates as they begin their careers. This program is ideally suited to those who have recently started working in the profession but can also be undertaken by those not yet employed or on a merit list.
Participants will build confidence and gain a thorough understanding of their professional responsibilities, helping them transition smoothly into a wide range of paramedic roles.
Program highlights:
Duration: Learners have up to 12 weeks to complete the course.
Learning Mode: 100% online: Self-paced material including interactive case-based learning, plus optional monthly live sessions.
Suitable for:
Open to: To be eligible for enrolment, you need to have a current full College membership (i.e. Member or Associate membership) and have completed an approved study program. Graduates looking to work in various paramedic settings, including jurisdictional ambulance services, NGOs, private companies, industrial and mining sectors, humanitarian and disaster response, community, and primary healthcare.
Areas of focus include:
Throughout the program, participants can interact with College education specialists for support, advice, and to discuss any concerns or challenges. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate and a digital badge, recognising your readiness for the next step in their paramedic careers.
By the end of this course, you will be empowered to approach your career with confidence, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate and effective care in any paramedic setting.
Join us on this journey to refine your practice and embrace the rewarding challenges of the paramedic profession!
Submit your EOI here and be the first to know when enrolments re-open.
Develop your clinical practice
Enrolments for the Continuing Clinical Practice program are currently closed. This revised component of the Graduate Year of Practice program will launch in April 2026. The new course will offer an enhanced learning experience and updated content. Submit your EOI here and be the first to know when enrolments re-open.
This self-paced online course is the final phase of the Graduate Year of Practice, designed for paramedics who have recently started working and are seeking to consolidate their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. The program places strong emphasis on clinical learning, enabling participants to deepen their clinical reasoning, refine patient assessment and management skills, and apply best-practice approaches across diverse situations.
Duration: Learners have up to 12 weeks to complete the course. Extensions are available for those needing extra time.
Learning mode: 100% online: Self-paced material, including interactive case-based learning, plus optional monthly live sessions.
Suitable for:
Open to: to be eligible for enrolment, participants need to have a current full College membership (i.e. Member or Associate membership) and Ahpra or Te Kaunihera Manapou registration.
Areas of focus include:
Learners can also access regular support from College education specialists to discuss clinical challenges, receive feedback, and gain practical advice. Upon completion, graduates will be awarded a certificate and a digital badge, recognising their advanced preparedness for professional paramedic practice.
Submit your EOI here and be the first to know when enrolments re-open.
Empower the next generation of paramedics
Our self-paced, pay-as-you-go Paramedic Preceptor Program is created exclusively for paramedics. Unlike generic courses, this program is built from the ground up to reflect the realities of paramedic practice—the pressures, the decisions, and the opportunities you navigate on every shift.
Developed by experienced paramedic educators, these modules offer real-world, industry informed strategies that make a difference in practice. Collect a certificate for each unit along the way, and complete two core modules and four electives to receive your full program certificate.
This program isn’t only for those supporting students and graduates—it’s also tailored for preceptors who guide experienced clinicians as they step into new roles or specialities. Whether you’re shaping the next generation or helping peers’ transition, you’ll build the skills to teach, coach, lead, and inspire where it matters most.
Learn at your own pace, in your own way, and in a way that fits your budget. Grow alongside a supportive community of peers in our dedicated Preceptor Hub. Make a difference. Step forward. Help shape the future of paramedicine. Enrol today and leave a legacy that lasts.
Duration: Modules are accessible for 2 months from the time of enrolment; more than one module can be undertaken concurrently.
Learning mode: 100% online: Self paced modules, available to purchase individually, enabling preceptors to undertake modules most relevant to their personal learning objectives while still working.
Suitable for:
Open to: to be eligible for enrolment, participants need to have a current full College membership (i.e. Member or Associate membership) and Ahpra or Te Kaunihera Manapou registration.
A certificate of completion will be issued for each module completed, and for those who complete the two (2) core modules plus four (4) elective modules, a certificate of completion for the complete Paramedic Preceptor Program will be awarded.
Core modules:
(The core modules must be completed before any elective modules.)
Elective modules:
Enrol in the Preceptor Program here.
Included in your investment is premium access to the Preceptor Hub and a selected of curated resources.
The Preceptor Hub is a collaborative space designed for paramedic preceptors to connect, share experiences, and enhance their mentoring skills. These dynamic sessions feature a mix of live webinars and recorded events, each focused on critical aspects of preceptorship in paramedicine.
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