护理人员是圣约翰和惠灵顿自由救护车公司提供的紧急救护车服务以及直升机救援服务的支柱。护理人员通常在偏远或困难的环境中独立工作，并且必须做出关键的，往往是复杂的决定。护理人员专业为您应对这些挑战做好准备。您可以从重症监护护理人员，急诊护士，国防军医务人员，助产士，医疗专家和应急管理专家那里学习。在救护车服务，医院，精神卫生机构，滑雪场以及社区或初级卫生中心的临床实习中，重点放在实践经验上。
Paramedicine is New Zealand's most trusted profession, helping the community in times of need. Study the Paramedicine major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree to prepare for this rewarding career.<br><br>Paramedics are the backbone of emergency ambulance services run by St John and Wellington Free Ambulance, as well as helicopter rescue services. Paramedics often work independently in remote or difficult environments and have to make critical, often complex decisions. The Paramedicine major prepares you for these challenges.<br><br>You learn from staff who are intensive care paramedics, emergency nurses, defence force medics, midwives, medical specialists and emergency management specialists. There's a focus on practical experience with clinical placements in ambulance services, hospitals, mental health institutions, ski fields, and community or primary health centres. Study health sciences with us and we'll help you develop the skills to meet the changing needs of global healthcare. AUT is New Zealand's largest and most diverse health education provider.<br><br>Our population is growing and were living longer, increasing the need for dedicated and inspirational healthcare graduates. AUT's health sciences degree is developed with input from district health boards and leading health organisations. You can specialise in a specific health discipline or become a health professional in a non-clinical role.<br><br>You learn from staff who are leaders in their field and have a genuine desire to see you succeed. This means youll be well prepared for your career in the health sector, no matter where you go.