Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLT21112 Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response. Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients. These people provide basic first aid and emergency responses in the pre-hospital/out-of hospital environment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 and elective units HLTAID005, HLTAID006, HLTAID007 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID011, HLTAID013, HLTAID014, HLTAID015 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 9
- 4 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 3 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Electives
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
HLTAID005 ^ HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote situations Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
HLTAID006 ^ HLTAID014 |
Provide advanced first aid Provide Advanced First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
HLTAID007 ^ HLTAID015 |
Provide advanced resuscitation Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
HLTAMB014 |
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705