Certificate IV in Health Care - Paramedicine Online

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Certificate IV in Healthcare

Get the skills you need to save lives.

With the Certificate IV you can complete 95% of the course work from the comfort of your own home and be working in the industry within 6-12 months.

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Course Description

Certificate IV in Health Care provides you with more advanced level skills required to further your career in the health care industry. The course is delivered online over a period of 6-12 months and includes a two week intensive, face to face workshops in either Melbourne, Sydney or the Gold Coast. The certificate IV in Health care allows you to immerse yourself in study without the pressure of giving up your daily routine. 80 hours of clinical experience is required to complete this qualification and this can be done at local event medic contractors, hospitals and medical suppliers.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course but you may qualify for an RPL based on previous tertiary study.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the Certificate IV in Health Care you will be qualified in:
*Basic Life Support Medic
*Private Hospital Transport officer
*Ambulance Officer
*Ambulance Volunteer
*Industrial medic (mining, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas)
*Emergency Medical Dispatcher (Call Center Operator)
*Private Company Medic

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Work Experience

80 hours clinical work in the field is required during your studies. Paramedicine Online partners with many organisations who provide staff for various events from basic First Aid to Intensive Care Paramedics. If you have a current First Aid and CPR certificate you can find voluntary work as a medic at festivals, concerts, sporting events and other events.

Practical Workshop

The Certificate IV course includes two, single week face to face practical workshops held in either Melbourne, Sydney or the Gold Coast. This is a great time for students to build relationships, find study buddies and start thinking bout where they want to take their career in health care.

Before attending the practical, you must complete the first 9 units from the Communications, Scene Management and Clinical modules.

Course Curriculum

You will develop a varied skill set including:

*Anatomy and physiology
*Airway management
*Oxygen therapies
*Defibrillator and ECG introduction
*Drug management techniques
*Introduction to pharmacology