Our services

We provide the highest level of immediate response, on-scene, professional medical care for your event ...

The right medical response, in the right place, at the right time...

We have a friendly team of First Aiders, First Responders, EMTs, Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Intensive Care Paramedics ... even Flight Medics and Doctors. All of our healthcare professionals are degree qualified, expertly trained, with current skills and constant front-line emergency medical services exposure. All of our Paramedics and Intensive Care Paramedics are degree qualified and work front-line ambulance on a regular basis.

We are fully equipped and resourced to manage and treat any traumatic or medical emergency on site, providing you with a robust safety solution and giving you peace of mind.

Whether it's a local Pony Club meet or a national motocross event, a music festival or TV film set, Medics On Scene can provide an immediate medical response in an emergency.

We work alongside venue owners and event organisers and are happy to assist with determining your required level of care by completing a Risk Assessment specifically for your event. This Risk Assessment conforms to the guidelines described in AS/NZS ISO 31000 as per the New Zealand Standard NZS 8156:2019 Ambulance, Paramedicine and Patient Transfer Services released in May 2019.

"So how do I know I'm getting the skills I need at my event?"

If you're looking around for event medical service providers, you need to check the skills they have! Don't assume anything.

For instance, have you assumed that all "Ambulance Officers" can administer IV drugs when required for pain?

Only a Paramedic can administer IV medications - no Paramedic means only oral medications can be given.

You'll have to wait until a Paramedic arrives before the pain is dealt with properly.

Unless you've made sure there's a Paramedic on scene...

How can this be made easier?

There are some key things to know when looking for providers of event medical services :

1. There are National Clinical Procedures and Guidelines that all Event Medical Providers must follow in the pre-hospital environment
2. There is a NZ Standard for our sector - NZS8156:2019 Ambulance, Paramedicine and Patient Transfer Services
3. Paramedicine is soon to be a Registered Profession - this year. Only genuine Paramedics will be able to use the title, so ask if they are!
4. Not all Providers can do all the things you expect of a Paramedic - some don't carry the necessary equipment and medications to fulfill the role​ - they don't have "healing hands" so make sure they have all the gear...

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That way you will know exactly what you're getting for your money...

Event Medic Checklist

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There is more information of Paramedic Registration here : Registration of Paramedics in New Zealand

Here is an example: Medics On Scene

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Ensure the welfare and safety of participants, officials, volunteers and supporters at your event ...

Having medical coverage at your mass gathering such as a sporting or community event is NOT just another box to tick on your Health and Safety forms. As the Event Organiser you are obliged to ensure the safety and well-being of all those attending. If something does go wrong you need to be prepared and be able to offer the RIGHT LEVEL of medical care AS FAST AS POSSIBLE ... that means having MEDICS ON SCENE

​Health and safety

As an event organiser you have obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (reprinted 29 March 2018) and associated regulations. The Act and regulations provide for the management of health and safety in relation to both paid staff working at your event, to event-goers and to those in the vicinity of your event. ( Link : ​http://www.majorevents.govt.nz/resource-bank/health-safety )

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So how do I know what I need for my event?

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One of our 4x4 Paramedic Response Vehicles with a Mobile Treatment Unit

We have 4x4 Paramedic Response vehicles to ensure that our personnel have full access to all areas of any challenging sites. This means the team can quickly and safely recover a patient to the MTU for immediate on site treatment. Our "4x4bulance" and Paramedic crew are capable of accessing remote off-road locations for difficult patient extractions. Our customised side-by-side rescue vehicle is used when the terrain is even more challenging.

Our personnel will liaise with Emergency Medical Services and ensure the patient is cared for from the time of injury to their arrival at hospital.

Our unique Mobile Treatment Units enable our personnel to care for patients in a clean, safe, comfortable and private environment. They are fitted with all of the associated medical equipment and medications essential for even our Advanced Life Support Paramedics to provide quality, urgent medical care.
Our Treatment Unit can be disconnected and set up in a place that is easier for front-line ambulances to access. Our 4x4 Response Vehicle(s) are then able to get closer to the action.
Our custom built side-by-side has the capability to get into some remote locations to retrieve a patient; where we can load them into a rescue basket, and transport back down to our Treatment Unit, or directly to where a helicopter can land or where a 2wd Ambulance can get to.
Our Mobile Treatment Unit (MTU) and medical personnel remain on site for the duration of the event so your event doesn't need to be stopped.

Mobile Treatment Unit with 4x4 Paramedic Response vehicles

The level of care and service we provide simply can't be beaten ...

We are a small team with a personal interest in, and connection to, the sports clubs we provide medical support to. We not only bring professionalism, current skills and a wealth of experience with us, but also a willingness to support the local community, the sports clubs within it and ultimately the people that work hard at making these events happen for our families. To make sure they get the best support, we have the following :

- We carry Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- Our framework is aligned to NZS 8156:2019 Ambulance, Paramedicine and Patient Transfer Services
- Risk assessments conform to ISO31000:2009 Risk Management
- This is supported by a Quality Management System including the requirements of ISO9001
- Our Medical Director is local and accessible
- Personnel work within strict Clinical Guidelines for practice levels and Delegated Scopes of Practice
- Personnel are experienced, expertly trained with front-line exposure. We have First Responders, EMTs, Registered Nurses and RN-ECs, Paramedics, Intensive Care Paramedics/Flight Paramedics and our Medical Director, Doctor McCrory - all are professionally qualified with current certification or registration (as appropriate).
- We have on-board Satellite comms available for areas with no cell or trunk radio coverage
- We can also assist with radio units to accommodate your short term event communication requirements such as portable repeater systems, fixed base, mobile and portable radio units for conventional and trunking applications

what's the difference

explaining the different levels of care ...

Many people aren't really sure about what it is their Medic can do. There are a number of different skill levels and the variation between them is huge, and yet it's generally referred to as "First Aid".
​So, what are the different levels of pre-hospital medical care? What's the difference between First Aiders, First Responders, EMT's, Paramedics, ICP's ... ??

The following definitions will help clarify what each level of care can provide - and also help you decide what medical cover you need. Remember, we can help you with that...
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Click on the Tabs to find out more or watch the video for a summary :

First Aider

NZQA level 1-2
Qualifications : Basic First Aid, units 6400, 6401 and 6402

Skills, Equipment and Medications :
First Aiders can prevent the patient from further injury, apply bandages, plasters, slings and give Paracetamol

First Responder and NZCEC First Responder

NZQA level 3-4
Qualifications :

1. First Responder : all of above plus units 25411, 25412 & 14474 (expiring) Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) level
or
2. NZCEC First Responder : all of above plus New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder)

Skills, Equipment and Medications :

first at the scene of an emergency, certified Emergency First Responders possess the skills and knowledge needed to help ill or injured persons until more advanced medical assistance is available

all of above skills/medications plus
a) Core emergency care skills such as patient assessment, wound management, burn management, fracture/soft tissue management, respiratory distress and management of altered levels of consciousness
b) AED use
c) Suction unit use
d) Oropharyngeal airway
e) Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
f) Oxygen therapy
g) Aspirin
h) Paracetamol
i) Ibuprofen

NZCEC First Responders have additional scope and can also administer Entonox, Methoxyflurane, Adrenalin, Glucogon, GTN, Ipratropium, Loratadine, Ondansetron, Prednisone, Salbutamol and Tramadol under clinical supervision/consult

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician or Ambulance Officer - BLS (Basic Life Support)

NZQA level 4-5
Qualifications : National Certificate in Ambulance (Patient Care & Transport )

Skills, Equipment and Medications :

EMTs have most of the essential skills to help in life-threatening situations and their education is the foundation for all other more advanced skill levels

all of above skills/medications plus
Adrenaline Neb, IM, IN and topical
Glucagon IM
GTN SL
Ipratroprium neb
Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
Laryngoscopy / Magills ( airway obstruction )
Loratadine PO
Ondansetron PO
Prednisone PO
PEEP
Salbutamol neb
Tramadol PO
Urinary catheter (troubleshooting)

Paramedic - ILS (Intermediate Life Support)

NZQA level 5-6
Qualifications : Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)

Skills, Equipment and Medications :

Paramedics are intermediate level providers of emergency medical care and are educated and trained in topics such as anatomy and physiology, cardiology, pharmacology, and medical procedures.

all of above skills/medications plus
Adrenaline IM, IV ( for cardiac arrest )
Amioderone IV ( for cardiac arrest )
Clopidogrel PO
CPAP
Enoxaparin SC
Fentanyl IN, IV
Gentamicin IV
Glucose IV
Heparin IV
IO Access
IV cannulation
Lignocaine 1% IM
Manual defibrillation and synchronised cardioversion
Metroprolol IV
Midazolam IM (seizures / ag. delirium)
Midazolam IV (seizures only)
Morphine IM, IV
Naloxone IM, IV
Olanzapine PO
Ondansetron IM, IV
Oxytocin IM
0.9% sodium chloride
Teneceplase IV
Valporate IV

ICP - Intensive Care Paramedic, ALS (Advanced Life Support)

NZQA level 7
Qualifications : Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) and PostGraduate Certificate in Specialty Care

Skills, Equipment and Medications :

Providing advanced management where knowledge, rationale, judgement, skill and leadership are well developed, utilising the most comprehensive regime of pharmacology, airway support and ECG interpretation.

all of above skills/medications plus
Adenosine
Adrenaline (all routes)
Atropine IV
Amioderone IV
Calcium Chloride IV
Chest decompression (needle)
Cricothyroidotomy
Endotracheal intubation
Finger thoracostomy
GTN IV (flight)
Hydrocortisone IV, IM (flight)
Ketamine (all routes)
Lignocaine 1% (all routes)
Magnesium IV
Midazolam IM, IV
Pacing
Pericardiocentesis (flight)
Rocuronium IV ( ongoing paralysis )
Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% IV
Suxamethonium IV

What level do you need ?

Click on one of the Tabs to find out more :

• More than just First Aid

• up to advanced life support

• with equipment to match

We specialise in providing immediate response, on-scene medical care.

We won't supply volunteers with a First Aid Certificate to your event and call it "medical cover". You are assured that the Team Leader is a qualified healthcare professional of at least EMT level and they will manage all First Responders and First Aiders.

What this means to event organisers is that we have the ability to provide urgent medical treatment to a patient straight away - our personnel have enhanced skills, medications and equipment. We won't just hold the patients hand until a front-line ambulance arrives, we're able to treat the patient immediately. Your athletes, competitors, and all other event-goers will be thankful for that.

Our First Aid personnel have current Comprehensive First Aid Certificates, our First Responders have current training and certification to PHEC ( Pre-Hospital Emergency Care ) level or New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (NZCEC). Any volunteers working with us are supplementary to your professional medical team and are gaining valuable experience to compliment their qualifications. They will only ever be placed with a senior team member for training and are IN ADDITION to the team you are paying for.

Our First Responders have current Certificates and use their skills in a rescue, fire and/or high-risk workplace environment. This means patients are cared for with enhanced assessment processes, advanced equipment and current techniques. Our EMTs are either Ambulance Officers, Registered Nurses who are also trained to work in an out-of-hospital environment or students studying towards their degree in Paramedicine and currently working on front-line ambulances for experience, honing their skills.

Stepping up from the BLS level, we also offer Paramedics (ILS - Intermediate Life Support) and also Intensive Care Paramedics (ALS - Advance Life Support).

These levels are an absolute must for when there is a possibility of more serious injury, as can occur at sporting events like Equestrian Cross Country, motocross, motor-sports events etc.

Our Intermediate and Advanced level personnel are fully qualified, expertly trained and currently serving as front-line Paramedics getting daily hands-on experience. Our Paramedics, ICPs and also our Trauma Doctor are all at the top of their game and prepared for any traumatic or medical event.

All have their current right of practice / practicing certificates / registration with skill levels appraised annually to ensure you get the absolute best patient care available.

We are fully equipped to deal with any medical event on site with our Mobile Treatment Units used as a Medical Base / Treatment Room, First Aid Tents, and 4x4 Paramedic Response Vehicles for patient recovery.

All Vehicles are equipped with at least two types of communication device and are kitted out with the highest standard of Medical Equipment and medications to meet the needs of our Intensive Care Paramedics, including 12-lead ECG monitor/defibrillator ( or an AED for Primary Care level events ).

We will not leave your event, causing it to shut down. We will clear the scene as quickly as possible to allow the event to continue, we will assess the patient, provide on-site medical care and arrange transport to hospital should that be required.

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