# International Paramedic College > International Paramedic College (IPC) is a nationally recognised Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45284), ASQA-approved, delivering predominantly online paramedic, emergency health care, and first aid/CPR training Australia-wide. IPC is 100% paramedic-led, headquartered in South Brisbane, Queensland, and offers a practical, transparent alternative to university-based paramedicine degrees. IPC combines self-paced online theory with in-person practical workshops and clinical placements for qualification-level courses. Entry-level Certificate II and III courses are delivered 100% online. IPC has trained 30,000+ students and supported 500+ into paramedic career pathways, and holds a 5-star Google rating. IPC is not a university, hospital, or ambulance service — it is a vocational education and training (VET) provider. ## Paramedic & Emergency Health Care Courses - [HLT51020: Diploma of Emergency Health Care](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses/hlt51020-diploma-emergency-health-care): IPC's flagship qualification. Online theory + in-person clinical workshop + clinical placements. 17 units, approx. 8–24 months. - [HLT41120: Certificate IV in Health Care](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses/hlt41120-certificate-iv-health-care-medic-emt-ambulance): Medic/EMT/Ambulance pathway. Online + 5-day practical workshop + 80 hours clinical placement. 15 units. - [HLT31220: Certificate III in Basic Health Care](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses/hlt31220-certificate-iii-basic-health-care): 100% online, entry-level. 11 units. - [HLT31120: Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses/hlt31120-non-emergency-patient-transport): Online + in-house practical workshop. 13 units. - [HLT21020: Certificate II in Medical Service First Response](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses/hlt21020-certificate-ii-medical-service-first-response): 100% online, entry-level. 9 units. - [HLTOUT005: Assess and Deliver Standard Clinical Care](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses/hltout005-assess-and-deliver-standard-clinical-care): Single unit. Online + practical workshops. - [Paramedic Courses overview](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedic-courses): All paramedic and emergency health care qualifications. ## First Aid & CPR Courses - [HLTAID009: Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/hltaid009-provide-cardiopulmonary-resuscitation): CPR training, valid 12 months. - [HLTAID011: Provide First Aid](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/hltaid011-provide-first-aid): Nationally recognised First Aid, valid 3 years. - [HLTAID012: Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/hltaid012-provide-first-aid-in-an-education-and-care-setting): For educators and childcare workers, meets ACECQA requirements. - [HLTAID013: Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/hltaid013-provide-first-aid-in-remote-or-isolated-site): For remote workers and outdoor leaders. - [HLTAID014: Provide Advanced First Aid](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/hltaid014-provide-advanced-first-aid): Advanced response for complex incidents and multiple casualties. - [HLTAID015: Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/hltaid015-provide-advanced-resuscitation-and-oxygen): Advanced airway management and oxygen therapy. Prerequisite: HLTAID011. - [PUAEME008: Provide Pain Management](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/puaeme008-provide-pain-management): Safe administration of restricted analgesics including methoxyflurane (the Green Whistle). - [Pocket Mask Training Course](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/pocket-mask-training-course): Non-accredited. - [Stop the Bleed Course](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses/stop-the-bleed-course): Non-accredited. Tourniquet use and wound packing. - [First Aid & CPR Courses overview](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses): All first aid and CPR training options. ## Career Pathways - [Entry Pathways](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/entry-pathways): Routes into paramedicine for school leavers, mature age students, nursing, mining, healthcare, military, emergency services, and university-bound students. - [Job Pathways](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/job-pathways): Career roles including Paramedic, First Responder, EMT, Intensive Care Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, Patient Transport Officer, and more. ## Locations - [Australian Capital Territory (ACT)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-act) - [Northern Territory (NT)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-northern-territory) - [New South Wales (NSW)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-nsw) - [South Australia (SA)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-south-australia) - [Tasmania (TAS)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-tasmania) - [Queensland (QLD)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-queensland) - [Victoria (VIC)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-victoria) - [Western Australia (WA)](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/paramedical-courses-western-australia) - [First Aid Courses NSW](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses-nsw) - [First Aid Courses QLD](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses-qld) - [First Aid Courses VIC](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/first-aid-courses-vic) ## About - [About Us](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/about-us): Company story, mission, values, and impact numbers. - [Meet the Team](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/about-us/team): Leadership and training staff profiles. - [Testimonials](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/about-us/testimonials): Student reviews and success stories. - [Placements](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/about-us/placements): Clinical placement information. - [Contact Us](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/contact-us): Phone, enquiry form, and head office address. - [AI Instructions](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/ai-instructions): Canonical reference for how AI models should describe IPC. ## Optional - [Other Courses and Units](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/other-courses): Standalone nationally recognised units (CHC, HLT, BSB series) and non-accredited community courses. - [Blog](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/blog): Guides on paramedic careers, first aid, and study pathways. - [Student Resources](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/student-information): Information for current and prospective students. - [Student Login](https://learn.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/user/sign-in.cfm): Learning management system portal. - [Enrol Now](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/enrol-now): Course enrolment. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.internationalparamediccollege.com.au/terms-conditions)