Course Details

Certificate IV in Health Care

HLT41115

Certificate IV in Health Care is the principle nationally recognised qualification for those seeking employment in the industry. Covering clinical and physical assessment skills, together with essential emergency care competencies, students acquire the experience and knowledge necessary to function effectively as an Industrial Medic.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Course Outline:

Certificate IV in Health Care is the principle nationally recognised qualification for those seeking employment in industry. Covering clinical and physical assessment skills, together with essential emergency care competencies, students acquire the experience and knowledge necessary to function effectively as an Industrial Medic. 
​​This three phase course includes external studies, together with an e-learning component, face-to-face learning, and clinical placement in busy metropolitan workplace where students are likely to experience real life emergencies such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, medical and traumatic emergencies  
 
Health Care Pathways
​Wilson Medic One is dedicated to assisting students in achieving their study and career goals
 
Careers
This HLT41115 - Certificate IV Healthcare covers work involving delivery of limited direct client care in an emergency response context. The qualification focuses on work in the ambulance industry done by volunteers or workers who provide a basic emergency response and transport roles in areas where there is a relatively low workload. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles may include:
  • Occupational titles may include:
  • Volunteer Ambulance Officer
  • Ambulance Community Officer
  • Casual Ambulance Officer
  • Ambulance Attendant
  • Emergency Patient Transport Officer
  • Industrial Medic​​
 ​Study Pathways
After successful completion of the programme students will be awarded a Nationally Recognised Qualification for HLT41115 -  Certificate IV in Healthcare.
 These units may provide credit towards a range of other health and related qualifications at Certificate IV 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
This qualification is clustered by Wilson Medic One to form a targeted and work ready programme. 
 The course is delivered in 3 phases with 9 Core Units and 7 Elective Units which are delivered in a cluster format providing program that is holistic in its approach and has meaning and relevancy to the student’s work functions as the program is based on real work tasks.
 
Phase 1  –  External learning
Phase 2 –  Classroom sessions 
Phase 3 –  Clinical placements 
 
Core Units
​9 Core Units

CHCDIV001
Work With Diverse People
 
​HLTAAP002
Confirm Physical Health Status
 
​HLTAMB001
Follow Procedures for Routine Safe Removal of Patient​
 
 HLTAMB007
Assess and Deliver Basic Clinical Care
 
 HLTAMB011
Manage a Routine Non-Emergency Scene
 
HLTAMB012
Communicate in Complex Situations to Support Health Care
 
​HLTINF001
Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Policies and Procedures
 
​HLTWHS002
Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
 
​HLTWHS006
Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment
 
Elective Units
​7 Elective Units

BSBMMED301
Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately
 
​CHCCOM005
Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services 
 
​CHCLEG001
Work Legally and Ethically
 
​​HLTAMB014
Transport Non-Emergency Patients Under Operational Conditions
 
​HLTAAP001
Recognise Health Body Systems​
 
 HLTAAP007
Provide Advanced Resuscitation
 
 HLTAMB003
Transport Emergency Patients  

Entry Requirements
Required entry requirements
  • First aid qualification.
  • Unrestricted Driving Licence
  • Police Clearance and Working with Children Check
  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills
  • Strong Computer literacy skills to use Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office

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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