Modification History
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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 HLT50412 Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance). Change to packaging rules. Removal of entry requirements. Minimum work requirements of 160 hours |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital workers employed by State/Territory ambulance authorities, the Australian Defence Force and the private sector to provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services. These workers possess clinical skills and theoretical knowledge and provide clinical assessment and pre-hospital and out-of-hospital interventions to patients in an emergency, including providing advanced skills in life support. This qualification applies to a variety of roles including paramedic and emergency medical technician.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 17
- 9 core units
- 8 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 4 units from the electives listed below,
- up to 4 units from the elective 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 units
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
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HLTAMB001 |
Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient |
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HLTAMB008 |
Assess and deliver standard clinical care |
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HLTAMB012 |
Communicate in complex situations to support health |
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HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
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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 |
Elective units
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CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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HLTAMB002 |
Implement safe access and egress in an emergency |
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HLTAMB003 |
Transport emergency patients |
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HLTAMB010 |
Manage and coordinate resources for emergency operations |
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HLTAMB011 |
Manage a routine non-emergency scene |
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HLTAMB013 |
Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency |
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HLTAMB014 |
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
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HLTHPS008 |
Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment |
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BSBCOM406 |
Conduct work within a compliance framework |
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BSBFLM303 |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
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TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
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TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
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TAEASS403B |
Participate in assessment validation |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
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TAEDEL402A |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
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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
