Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response release 3. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 2 |
Release 2. HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response supersedes and is equivalent to Release 1. HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response. Minor changes. Mapping Table notes updated for the superseded qualification HLT21015 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response. |
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Release 1 |
Release 1. HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT21015 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response. |
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 or out-of-hospital environment.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
9 units must be completed:
- 5 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below or from any other current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be relevant to the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Note: Unit marked with * has a prerequisite HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
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Core units |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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HLTWHS002 |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
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HLTWHS006 |
Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
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Elective units |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote or isolated site |
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HLTAID014 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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HLTAID015* |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
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HLTOUT007 |
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
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HLTWHS005 |
Conduct manual tasks safely |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT21015 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
