Our Services
The Medic Company can build a tailored medical solution to meet your needs. We specialise in supporting the high-risk remote activities that Kiwis love. We can provide a tailored medical response plan supported by our experienced team of critical care paramedics, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and registered nurses.
Event Medical Services
Our team is deeply embedded in the diverse landscapes of New Zealand - whether in the hill, mountains, forests, rivers, lakes or trails.
With extensive experience in providing care for thousands of individuals engaged in outdoor activities, we are ideally positioned to ensure the safety of your team. We would be excited to contribute our expertise and support to your event.
Industrial Medical Support
If your work takes you off the beaten path and requires medical coverage for your staff, we are here to assist. Our team can assess your specific medical needs and develop a tailored plan to ensure the safety and well-being of your team, allowing you to focus on your business operations with confidence.
What is a Medic?
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What is a Medic?
The Title “Medic” isn’t a protected title and can be used by anyone.
“Medic” is used by everyone from first aider’s, paramedic’s, registered nurse’s and medical doctor’s.
How can you work out who your dealing with?
The easiest way is to ask the medic, registered health providers are required to provide thier details in order to validate thier credentials.
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What is a EMT?
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a diploma-trained clinician who delivers basic life support and some intermediate care in the prehospital setting. They are an essential part of the ambulance workforce, bridging the gap between First Responders and fully registered Paramedics.
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What is a Paramedic?
In New Zealand, a Paramedic is a registered health professional who provides advanced emergency medical care.
Since 2020, Paramedicine has been recognised as a regulated health profession under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCAA), overseen by the New Zealand Paramedic Council.
All the paramedics in The Medic Company team ply thier trade on rescue helicopters or frontline ambulances around the central plateau. This means when they come to work for us thier clinical skills are sharp and the patients benefit.
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What is a Critical Care Paramedic?
A Critical Care Paramedic in NZ is a postgraduate-qualified, registered paramedic who provides the highest level of prehospital care, including advanced airway management, pharmacology, and resuscitation. They usually work full time with rescue helicopter services, ambulance rapid response units and for the medic company when needed.