It is a two-tier membership designed to support paramedicine students throughout their degree. It includes a free foundational tier (Student Connect) and a paid tier focused on clinical development, career preparation and transition to employment.
Student Connect is a FREE, foundational, entry point into the College community. It provides access to College communications, recorded webinars, podcasts, micro-learning, CPD tracking and student updates. It helps students explore the profession and connect with the College early in their studies.
Student Membership+ provides full access to College educational content, live and recorded webinars, eLearning resources, student support materials, employment preparation programs and member discounts.
Australia: AU$99 one-off for the duration of the undergraduate degree. New Zealand: NZ$99 one-off introductory rate.
It is a one-off payment designed to cover the remaining duration of the student’s undergraduate degree. There are no annual renewals.
The Pre-Employment Program is a structured series of modules and sessions that support students preparing to enter the paramedic workforce. It includes interview skills, graduate program preparation, portfolio development and transition to employment.
The program is available to students in the paid tier who are either within six months of completing their degree or actively seeking paramedic positions.
No. The program is offered as part of the paid student membership to ensure that students receive comprehensive career support and professional community engagement.
Current student members will be transitioned to the new structure without disadvantage. Existing membership access will be honoured and upgraded at renewal or launch of membership program (implementation details to be confirmed).
No. Existing members will not be penalised. Transition arrangements are designed to recognise and support early adopters.
The College provides learning resources, recorded educational resources, clinical content, student-focused webinars, community support and guidance from practising paramedics. It is designed to complement, not replace, university curriculum.
Students may access volunteering opportunities, committees, working groups and community activities where available. This helps build networks and professional identity early in their career.
Universities may share College information through student portals, intranet pages, newsletters, student societies, guest lectures and career development webinars. Universities do not provide student contacts directly due to privacy policies.
As students approach graduation, the College will provide a clear pathway into full membership and graduate support programs. Transition offers may be available to support early career paramedics.
No. Students will be notified of transition arrangements and will have opportunities to move into full membership or graduate-focused programs.
Students and academic partners may contact the College for assistance or clarification by emailing members@paramedics.org
Connect with the profession, access resources, and explore what it means to be a professional paramedic.
Get comprehensive support, career preparation, and the Pre-Employment Program to land your graduate role.
Questions? Email: members@paramedics.org
The Australasian College of Paramedicine is the peak professional body for paramedics in Australasia
The College is the peak professional body representing and supporting paramedics and student paramedics across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand since 1973.
The College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and sea in which we live and work, we recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and culture and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
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