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New 2021 qualification
Why you need to study this diploma.
This newly developed HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification (formerly known as the HLT51015 – Diploma of Paramedical Science), reflects the training package for workers to provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services in an out-of-hospital setting. The diploma has recently been updated and improved to cater for the changing needs of the industry.
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Graduates of this training course will be referred to in their job title, as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Life Support Medic, Paramedic Assistant.
They will possess high-level clinical skills and theoretical knowledge and provide clinical assessment and out-of-hospital environments to patients in an emergency; including providing advanced skills in life support.
This qualification applies to a variety of roles within the emergency health care and patient transport system.
To successfully achieve this Emergency Health Care qualification, there is a requirement to complete at minimum 160 hours of clinical workplace experience as well as attend 2 clinical workshops.
Training outcomes
Be confident and well-prepared to save lives.
The HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care training package delivers the skills required to effectively manage life-threatening patient situations and paramedical equipment. As a student, you will learn the fundamentals and advanced knowledge of clinical practice to understand the importance of drugs and how to administer them correctly; as well as be confident to use and implement effective clinical procedures to save a life.
The HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care is Nationally Recognised, meaning, no matter where you live in Australia, you ca be confident this qualification is going to be well worth the investment.
The course is a blended model program which allows students to continue to work and study during their free time.
Graduates of the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care can use their qualification to gain work in a variety of areas in the private sector. Past students who have studied with Australian Paramedical College have used our courses to take them overseas to work or pathway to university to become a registered paramedic.
There are 17 units of competency in this qualification.
The theory component of the course is completed online. Clinical Intensive Workshops are held at training campuses on the Gold Coast (Burleigh), New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia (Perth). 160 hours of clinical placement is also a requirement to achieve competency.
Maximum allowed completion time 24 months. Students are able to complete this in less time (if desired). Average course duration is 18-24 months.
Careers
This qualification can launch a wide range of careers.
Careers for diploma-qualified graduates.
- Private sector medic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in hospitality, sports and recreation, industrial, maritime, transport, events and concerts
- Medical Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
- Remote area medic/First responder
- Adventure & expedition medic
- Event medic/First responder/Basic life support
- University pathways to becoming an ambulance paramedic
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What you’ll study.
Delivering skills for long-term careers in emergency health care.
What you’ll be studying
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Order of study |
Unit Code and Description |
| 1 | BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| 2 | HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| 3 | HLTAAP002 Confirm Physical Health Status |
| 4 | HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care |
| 5 | HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
| 6 | HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| 7 | HLTOUT008 Manage a scene |
| 8 | HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care |
| 9 | HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress |
| 10 | CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| 7-day Clinical Intensive Workshop | |
| 40 hours Clinical Placement | |
| 11 | HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care |
| 12 |
HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident |
| 7-day Clinical Intensive Workshop | |
| 120 hours Clinical Placement | |
| 13 | CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| 14 | BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships |
| 15 | CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically |
| 16 | CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| 17 | HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Diploma of Emergecny Health Care
This training prepares you for the real world.
Learn in-demand skills
When you choose to study the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care with, you’ll be learning the latest, in-demand skills, procedures and processes are being used daily by Paramedics and emergency health care clinicians.
As you’re new to the industry and still looking for evidence that the training is relevant, we’ve made it even easier to understand by creating a typical emergency call-out scenario, whereby each Unit of Competency you’ll study is mapped to the day-to-day activities you’ll complete out in the community.
Scenario
Let’s imagine you’re a qualified emergency responder (medic/paramedic) and you’ve just received a call to attend an emergency request for assistance.
We’ve mapped each of the study topics to the different stages of the call-out. Study units begin with HLT and each of the topic are made up of tasks and activities. Each task describes what you’ll be expected to do to achieve competency in the unit. This will hopefully reveal to you just how relevant this training is; and why you can feel confident choosing the diploma as the entry pathway into practicing emergency medicine.
1. Arriving on scene – your responsibilities and tasks.
- HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- HLTOUT008 – Manage a routine non-emergency scene
- HLTOUT009 – Manage the scene of a major incident
2. Patient interaction, response and management of.
- HLTOUT010 – Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCLEG001 – Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV001 – Work legally and ethically
3. Patient assessment and care.
- HLTAAP002 – Confirm Physical Health Status
- HLTOUT004 – Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT005 – Assess and deliver standard clinical care
4. Patient movement and transportation.
- HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTOUT001 – Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT007 – Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
5. Self-reflection, improvement, personal growth and mindset.
- CHCPRP003 – Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS006 – Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- BSBLDR301 – Support effective workplace relationships
Clinical skills development.
An important and essential part of your training focuses on clinical skills development. This is the hands-on part of your learning; where your fast reactions and clinical reasoning makes the difference to patient outcomes.
Clinical skills learned in the HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care are found in the following Units of Competency (UoC’s).
The following list is what you will be qualified to perform when qualified.
- Make initial incident and perform out-of-hospital patient assessment.
- Check the physical health status of the patient.
- Obtain information about physical health status.
- Implement out-of-hospital patient care procedures.
- Monitor patient care and modify according to patient needs.
- Identify variations from normal physical health status.
- Plan out-of-hospital patient care.
- Handover your patient to a healthcare professional, facility or service.
Clinical skills development lies at the core of this training. During the course of your working day as a medical emergency health care professional, you’ll be called upon to make snap decisions and be confident you made the right choice. This training thoroughly prepares you for what lies ahead in the unpredictable and exciting world of out-of-hospital emergency response.
Application requirements
- You must be at minimum 16 years of age.
- Be competent in your language, literacy and numeracy abilities.
- Have parental consent if under 18 years of age.
- Be confident using a computer and the internet to research.
- Be an Australian resident/citizen or approved temporary visa.
- Supply a medical consent document if you have a pre-disposed medical condition.
Apply to study this diploma and become an emergency health care medical clinician. Choose from careers in the private sector and/or finish this course and use it to get into university to study the Bachelor of Paramedic Science – on your way to becoming an Ambulance Paramedic.
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