37540 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 24 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37540 (2024)
Question asked:	10 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	18 Jun 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37540_2024
Document guid:	75405a4a-d743-4db2-8d15-6f91194094c9

37540 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, have been taken in the last three months to 10 June 2024 to expand places for 85 new allied, scientific and technical professionals in key pathways, including 24 ATs, 20 paramedics, 20 oral health therapists and 18 radiation therapists?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that an additional 16 oral therapy, 34 perioperative practice, and 60 pharmacy prescriber places commenced in the 2024 academic year. I am also advised that Health New Zealand entered into an agreement with Hato Hone St John to pilot an earn-as-you-learn pathway for emergency technicians to undertake study towards a BHSc Paramedicine commencing in 2024. I am further advised Auckland University of Technology agreed to train 60 anaesthetic technicians per semester from 2024 onwards, subject to clinical placements being available, and support for the roll out of distance learning programmes.