Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers employed by State Ambulance authorities to provide advanced emergency care and transport services. Occupational titles for this role include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into HLT60307 Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from HLT50407 Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance):
HLTAMBAE501D Implement safe access and egress in an emergency
HLTAMBAS501B Conduct clinical assessment
(Note pre-requs: HLTAP401B, HLTAMBCR401C)
HLTAMBCR502C Deliver standard clinical care
(Note pre-requs: HLTAP401B, HLTAMBCR401C)
HLTAMBFC402C Communicate in complex or difficult situations
(Note pre-requ: HLTAMBFC301D)
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety
HLTHIR402D Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTWHS456A Identify, assess and control WHS risk in own work
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 9 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
HLTAMBAE504D Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502C)
HLTAMBAS604B Conduct advanced clinical assessment (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR401C, HLTAMBCR502C)
HLTAMBCR504C Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502C)
HLTAMBCR603B Deliver intensive clinical care
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502C)
HLTAMBSC503B Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency
HLTAMBT402C Transport emergency clients (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBT301B)
HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
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.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific work environments.
Rescue work
PUASAR001B Participate in a rescue operation (Note pre-requ: PUAEME001B)
PUASAR002B Undertake road accident rescue (Note pre-requ: PUEME002C)
PUASAR003B Undertake technical rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR002B)
PUASAR004B Undertake vertical rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B)
PUASAR005B Undertake confined space rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B)
PUASAR006B Undertake trench rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B)
PUASAR007B Undertake structural collapse rescue (Note pre-requ: PUASAR001B)
PUASAR008B Search as a member of a land search team (Note pre-requ: PUAFIR201B)
PUASAR009B Participate in an aquatic rescue operation (Note pre-requ: PUAEME001B)
Training and assessment
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B Assess competence
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
Management and administration
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
HLTAMBC403C Coordinate resources (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBC401D)
HLTAMBMA601D Manage ambulance operations (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502C, HLTAMBC403C)
HLTAMBMA602C Supervise on-road operations
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBSC401B, HLTAMBC403C)
HLTAMBSC502C Manage the scene of a special event
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502C)
HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment
Research and analysis
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
