Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
HLT31115
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport program provides a sound base of knowledge and skills, is nationally recognised, designed and delivered by professionals with extensive industry knowledge.
Course Outline:
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport program provides a sound base of knowledge and skills, is nationally recognised, designed and delivered by professionals with extensive industry knowledge.
We have the experience and passion to ensure that you graduate our programs capable of providing best practice health care, exceeding current industry standards.
As one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, working in the health sector as a Patient Transport Officer may be the ideal career choice for you.
Pathways
Wilson Medic One is dedicated to assisting students in achieving their study and career goals
Careers
This qualification reflects employees providing non-emergency transport and care for patients with illnesses or disabilities.
- Ambulance Transport Officer
- Patient Transport Attendant
- Patient Transport Officer
After successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a Nationally Recognised Qualification for HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport.
The Units of Competency achieved in this qualification may provide credit towards a range of other health and related qualifications at Certificate III level and above with many students continuing with their pre-hospital care knowledge and training and moving into more advanced areas of study as a natural progression.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this qualification are to provide students with solid knowledge and skills to provide non-emergency transport services and care of patients with illnesses or disabilities.
These transport services are usually pre-arranged/booked and time of response is not a high priority in comparison to emergency transport, with workers providing appropriate patient assessment and handover, along with following procedures for patient movement and handling.
Core Units
8 Core Units
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
HLTAMB001
Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient
HLTAMB014
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
5 Elective Units
HLTAMB003
Transport Emergency Patients
HLTAAP002
Confirm Physical Health Status
HLTAID007
Provide Advanced Resuscitation
HLTWHS006
Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment
BSBMED301
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately
Entry Requirements
While the Qualification Framework does not stipulate entry requirements, Wilson Medic One prefers potential students to hold a valid driver's licence. Students should be able to read and write at approximately year 12 levels.
Credit for skills and past study
Wilson Medic One mutually recognises Statement(s) of Attainment and qualifications issued by other RTO's.
Certification
Following the successful completion of the program, Qualification Testamur and Record of Achievement will be issued in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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