HLT60307 Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)

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HLT60307 Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)

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:

Intensive care paramedic	Mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic

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

PACKAGING RULES 9 units of competency are required for this qualification, including: 7 core units 2 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other 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

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