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Qualification details

HLT21107 - Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
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Is superseded by and equivalent to HLT21112 - Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First ResponseUpdated in V5 Updated core unit HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid Updated core unit HLTFA311A Apply first aid 06/May/2012

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ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 25/Mar/2011

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Units of competency

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HLTFA402C - Apply advanced first aidApply advanced first aidSupersededN/A
HLTFA302B - Provide first aid in remote situationProvide first aid in remote situationSupersededN/A
HLTHIR301B - Communicate and work effectively in healthCommunicate and work effectively in healthSupersededN/A
HLTAMBT301B - Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditionsTransport non-emergency clients under operational conditionsSupersededN/A
CHCAC318B - Work effectively with older peopleWork effectively with older peopleSupersededN/A
HLTOHS200B - Participate in OHS processesParticipate in OHS processesSupersededN/A
HLTFA301C - Apply first aidApply first aidSupersededN/A
BSBWOR203A - Work effectively with othersWork effectively with othersSupersededN/A
BSBMED301B - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyInterpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelySupersededN/A
HLTIN301C - Comply with infection control policies and proceduresComply with infection control policies and proceduresSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 451899 Personal Service Workers Nec 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6399-79 Intermediate Service Workers Nec 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0613 Public Health 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Ambulance Services,Health 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Emergency Medical Responder 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 451899 Personal Service Workers Nec 03/Sep/2007 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6399-79 Intermediate Service Workers Nec 03/Sep/2007 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0613 Public Health 03/Sep/2007 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 03/Sep/2009 
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Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification covers workers who provide first response care in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. This involves provision of first aid care.

Occupational titles may include:

  • Community based first responder
  • Volunteer first aider
  • Emergency medical responder
  • EMS first responder
  • Workplace first responder

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 

9 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:

  • 6 core units
  • 3 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:

  • Relevant electives listed below
  • Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
  • Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units 

BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others 

HLTFA301C Apply first aid 

HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid  (Note pre-requ: HLTFA301C)

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health 

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 

HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes 

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice 

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Relevant electives 

Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following sample selection of electives may facilitate a pathway towards higher-level qualifications involving direct client care.

BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people 

CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework 

CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability 

HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care 

HLTAMBT301B Transport non -emergency clients under operational conditions 

HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context 

HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation 

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