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Paramedic Associates NZ Ltd

Paramedic Led Practice Service, Accident & Urgent Medical Care (A&E), Nurse Led Practice, Community Health

Description

Paramedic Associates is a boutique mobile health provider primarily servicing the Canterbury and Nelson/Tasman areas.

We provide in-home clinical services on behalf of general practices, primary health organisations (PHOs), private specialists and other health providers, enabling patients to receive timely care in their own environment. 

We also accept self-referrals from people needing urgent in-home medical care. Our service is ideal for people who are unable to travel to a clinic, can't secure a timely GP appointment, or simply prefer to receive care in the comfort of their home or hotel room.

Our experienced team provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for a wide range of conditions, such as:

  • Dehydration
  • Diarrhoea and vomiting
  • Migraines
  • Infections
  • Acute pain
  • Wounds
  • Minor injuries

Additionally, we provide a range of planned and non-urgent services directly to patients. These include in-home administration of prescribed infusions and medications, ECGs, immunisations, NZTA driver licence medicals, phlebotomy (blood tests), and more.

To ensure continuity of care, we work closely with the patient's usual health provider and send electronic care summaries to their GP.

Staff

Registered Paramedics: Our paramedics are experienced registered health professionals, who hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) or equivalent and a Postgraduate Diploma in Paramedicine specialising in Critical and/or Extended Care. All of our paramedics have extensive experience in the emergency ambulance environment, assessing and treating patients with a broad range of urgent and emergency health needs. 

Registered Nurses: Our registered nurses hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and either hold or are working towards a postgraduate clinical qualification. Our nurses have extensive nursing experience in fields such as general practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine, and are well versed in providing clinical care to a wide spectrum of patients - from people with primary health needs to those who are critically unwell.

Our team is supported by specialist doctors, who provide clinical advice and support when required.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Self Referral Form

Contact us

CANTERBURY

p: 0508 PARAMEDIC (727 263) Ext 1

e:  Canterbury Email


NELSON / TASMAN
 

p: 0508 PARAMEDIC (727 263) Ext 2

e: Nelson / Tasman Email

Home visit provider

Paramedic Associates is a mobile in-home service. Please contact us to request services.

Enrolling new patients

Does not apply

This service does not enrol patients.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Home consultation visits for urgent in-home medical care start at $150. Please contact us for an instant quote.

For our non-urgent medical services (such as driver licence medicals and ECGs), please see our non-urgent services page for indicative costs.

Services Provided

Urgent In-Home Medical Care

Paramedic Associates provides home visits for people with urgent medical problems and minor injuries - bringing back the convenience of the old-style home doctor visit, but with the capability of specially trained Extended Care Paramedics and Registered Nurses. Our service is ideal for people who can't get a timely GP appointment, feel too unwell to travel to a medical centre, or who would prefer to receive care in the comfort of their home or hotel room. Our team carries a range of common medications, can lodge ACC claims, and can arrange any blood tests or x-rays that are required. Please contact us to request a home visit. In an emergency always dial 111.

Paramedic Associates provides home visits for people with urgent medical problems and minor injuries - bringing back the convenience of the old-style home doctor visit, but with the capability of specially trained Extended Care Paramedics and Registered Nurses.

Our service is ideal for people who can't get a timely GP appointment, feel too unwell to travel to a medical centre, or who would prefer to receive care in the comfort of their home or hotel room. Our team carries a range of common medications, can lodge ACC claims, and can arrange any blood tests or x-rays that are required.

Please contact us to request a home visit. In an emergency always dial 111.

ECGs

Need a 12-lead ECG requested by your GP, specialist, or insurer — or just want peace of mind? We can perform an ECG in your home or workplace and email a high-resolution copy to you or your healthcare provider.

Need a 12-lead ECG requested by your GP, specialist, or insurer — or just want peace of mind? We can perform an ECG in your home or workplace and email a high-resolution copy to you or your healthcare provider.
NZTA Driver Licence Medicals

Need a medical certificate to apply for or renew your commercial or heavy vehicle licence? We provide NZTA-approved DL9 driver licence medicals at a time and place that suits you. Our experienced health professionals ensure a thorough yet efficient service to help keep you on the road. We can invoice some employers (such as Fire and Emergency NZ) directly.

Need a medical certificate to apply for or renew your commercial or heavy vehicle licence? We provide NZTA-approved DL9 driver licence medicals at a time and place that suits you. Our experienced health professionals ensure a thorough yet efficient service to help keep you on the road. We can invoice some employers (such as Fire and Emergency NZ) directly.

Vaccinations

We offer a range of vaccinations delivered at your home or workplace for maximum convenience. We can invoice some large employers (e.g. Fire and Emergency NZ) directly. We also support a range of corporate clients with on-site vaccinations at workplaces.

We offer a range of vaccinations delivered at your home or workplace for maximum convenience.

We can invoice some large employers (e.g. Fire and Emergency NZ) directly. We also support a range of corporate clients with on-site vaccinations at workplaces. 

Private Wound Care

Need expert wound care / district nursing services, without the wait or the clinic? Our team provides professional in-home wound assessment, cleaning, dressing, and short-term follow-up. We treat a range of acute wounds, including surgical wounds, minor burns, skin tears, and infected wounds. We also offer removal of sutures (stitches) or staples following surgery or injury. Our service is ideal for short-term wound care.

Need expert wound care / district nursing services, without the wait or the clinic? Our team provides professional in-home wound assessment, cleaning, dressing, and short-term follow-up.

We treat a range of acute wounds, including surgical wounds, minor burns, skin tears, and infected wounds. We also offer removal of sutures (stitches) or staples following surgery or injury. Our service is ideal for short-term wound care.

In-Home Infusions and Medication Administration

Prefer to receive your prescribed treatments at home? We can administer infusions and injectable medications prescribed by your GP or specialist — such as iron infusions, Aclasta (zoledronic acid), Vitamin B12 injections, and more.

Prefer to receive your prescribed treatments at home? We can administer infusions and injectable medications prescribed by your GP or specialist — such as iron infusions, Aclasta (zoledronic acid), Vitamin B12 injections, and more.

Off-Work Medical Certificates

Feeling unwell and need time off work? After a brief Telehealth consultation, we can issue an off work certificate for you to provide to your employer. Please note: This service excludes WINZ medical certificates and ACC extensions.

Feeling unwell and need time off work? After a brief Telehealth consultation, we can issue an off work certificate for you to provide to your employer. Please note: This service excludes WINZ medical certificates and ACC extensions.

Recreational Dive Medicals

Before you dive, ensure you’re medically fit for the water. Paramedic Associates provides recreational dive medicals. Your assessment includes a review of your health history and a focused examination of cardiovascular, respiratory, ear, and sinus function. We can complete and sign the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire, providing a medical clearance accepted by most recreational dive operators in New Zealand. Please note: we do not provide diving medicals for commercial or occupational divers, who must be assessed by a Designated Diving Doctor under WorkSafe NZ regulations.

Before you dive, ensure you’re medically fit for the water. Paramedic Associates provides recreational dive medicals. Your assessment includes a review of your health history and a focused examination of cardiovascular, respiratory, ear, and sinus function. We can complete and sign the PADI Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire, providing a medical clearance accepted by most recreational dive operators in New Zealand.

Please note: we do not provide diving medicals for commercial or occupational divers, who must be assessed by a Designated Diving Doctor under WorkSafe NZ regulations.

Outward Bound Medicals

Preparing for an Outward Bound course? Paramedic Associates provides Outward Bound medical assessments to ensure you’re ready for the physical and environmental challenges of the programme. Your assessment includes a comprehensive health review, physical examination, and completion of the official Outward Bound Medical Form, as required by Outward Bound New Zealand. We assess cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and general fitness, and can coordinate additional investigations (such as ECG or spirometry) if indicated.

Preparing for an Outward Bound course? Paramedic Associates provides Outward Bound medical assessments to ensure you’re ready for the physical and environmental challenges of the programme.

Your assessment includes a comprehensive health review, physical examination, and completion of the official Outward Bound Medical Form, as required by Outward Bound New Zealand. We assess cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and general fitness, and can coordinate additional investigations (such as ECG or spirometry) if indicated.

Corporate / Executive Health Checks

Paramedic Associates provides Executive Health Checks for busy professionals seeking a clear, proactive understanding of their current health and future risk. Designed for convenience and confidentiality, assessments can be completed in your home or office, with minimal disruption to your day. Each assessment includes a detailed assessment of medical history, review of medications, and a comprehensive physical examination. Measurements include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and 12-lead ECG, along with point-of-care cholesterol testing and baseline blood tests to determine cardiovascular and diabetes risk. You will receive a comprehensive written report that summarises your results and provides personalised health recommendations. If required, we can refer to a range of private medical specialists.

Paramedic Associates provides Executive Health Checks for busy professionals seeking a clear, proactive understanding of their current health and future risk. Designed for convenience and confidentiality, assessments can be completed in your home or office, with minimal disruption to your day.

Each assessment includes a detailed assessment of medical history, review of medications, and a comprehensive physical examination. Measurements include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and 12-lead ECG, along with point-of-care cholesterol testing and baseline blood tests to determine cardiovascular and diabetes risk.

You will receive a comprehensive written report that summarises your results and provides personalised health recommendations. If required, we can refer to a range of private medical specialists. 

Mobile Phlebotomy (blood tests)

We offer mobile blood collection for patients who prefer not to travel to a lab. Whether you're referred by your GP or specialist or ordering your own tests via MyTests.co.nz, we can take your sample at your home or office, and deliver it directly to the laboratory.

We offer mobile blood collection for patients who prefer not to travel to a lab. Whether you're referred by your GP or specialist or ordering your own tests via MyTests.co.nz, we can take your sample at your home or office, and deliver it directly to the laboratory.

Emergency Medication Kits

Paramedic Associates provides emergency medication kits containing pre-prescribed medications. These kits are designed for people who live, work, or play in remote or austere environments. They are also perfect for those who wish to be prepared for natural disasters or major emergencies when medical care might be delayed or unavailable. Medication kits come with 24/7 access to virtual medical support, ensuring you receive the necessary care and advice during urgent medical situations when traditional health services are out of reach. Please contact us to discuss your needs and to find out more.

Paramedic Associates provides emergency medication kits containing pre-prescribed medications. These kits are designed for people who live, work, or play in remote or austere environments. They are also perfect for those who wish to be prepared for natural disasters or major emergencies when medical care might be delayed or unavailable.
Medication kits come with 24/7 access to virtual medical support, ensuring you receive the necessary care and advice during urgent medical situations when traditional health services are out of reach. Please contact us to discuss your needs and to find out more.

South Island Ketamine Clinic

Paramedics Associates provides community-based ketamine therapy on behalf of the South Island Ketamine Clinic, under the clinical direction and at the request of Consultant Psychiatrists. This treatment supports people living with specific mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression. It is prescribed by psychiatrists only when considered an appropriate option following specialist assessment, as part of a carefully guided treatment plan. To find out more about ketamine treatment, and whether it may be right for you, please contact the South Island Ketamine Clinic directly.

Paramedics Associates provides community-based ketamine therapy on behalf of the South Island Ketamine Clinic, under the clinical direction and at the request of Consultant Psychiatrists.

This treatment supports people living with specific mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression. It is prescribed by psychiatrists only when considered an appropriate option following specialist assessment, as part of a carefully guided treatment plan.

To find out more about ketamine treatment, and whether it may be right for you, please contact the South Island Ketamine Clinic directly.

Region

Canterbury, Nelson Marlborough

Contact Details

Canterbury

p: 0508 PARAMEDIC (727 263) Ext 1

e:  Canterbury Email

Nelson / Tasman 

p: 0508 PARAMEDIC (727 263) Ext 2

e: Nelson / Tasman Email

This page was last updated at 11:21AM on November 25, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Paramedic Associates NZ Ltd.