HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-emergency
Patient Transport

What to expect from this Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

Here’s what you can expect from the HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport course:

• Freedom to learn where and when it suits you the best.
• Study at your own pace and become part of a supportive online learning community.
• The course is a bled of online and hands-on learning, allowing you to manage your other lifestyle commitments around your studies.
• Enjoy the convenience of local support from a large team of student success staff.
• Be assured the equipment and learning materials are up-to-date and relevant.
• Attend a 5-day clinical workshop to practise everything you’ve learned.
• Drive a real ambulance, fully equipped with the latest emergency medical equipment.
• Receive a Nationally Recognised certificate.

The HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is a popular qualification required to work in the health care industry, where your role as Patient Transport Officer (PTO) involves driving patients to and from medical facilities and their place of residence.

Working in patient transport means you’re doing something different every day. You could be assisting a patient who has collapsed at a sporting event and requires off-site medial attention; then you’re back on-road taking patients to a waiting aircraft, where they will be flown to a location where more advanced clinical care is waiting.

This is the appeal of the rapidly-expanding patient transport sector. Every day is different from the next. You get to meet new and interesting people, have amazing conversations, travel to and from different locations; and enjoy a varied working day to keep you interested, stimulated and motivated.

Maximum allowed completion time 12 months. Students are able to complete this in less time (if desired).

Careers in patient transport

• Patient Transport Officer (PTO)

What you’ll study

• BSBMED301 – Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately
• HLTAAP001 – Recognise Healthy Body Systems
• HLTOUT010 – Communicate in Complex Situations to Support Healthcare
• HLTOUT007 – Transport Non-emergency Patients Under Operational Conditions
• HLTWHS002 – Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTOUT001 – Implement Safe Access and Egress
• HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid
• HLTWHS005 – Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
• HLTAID015 – Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
• CHCDIV001 – Work with Diverse People
• HLTWHS006 – Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

5-day clinical workshop

• During the HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport, you’ll complete a 5-day clinical workshop. Our clinical workshops are one of the highlights of the course for our students. It’s your chance to put everything you’ve learnt into practice, and meet your trainers and fellow students in person. Workshops can be taken at the Australian Paramedical College across QLD, NSW, and VIC. Clinical workshops are conducted in small groups and can include:
  • Clinical practice environments
  • 3 fully equipped, used state Ambulances
  • An in-house, life-sized simulator ambulance
  • Scenario and medical emergency simulation facilities
  • The latest paramedical equipment
  • Dedicated rooms for self-directed medical learning
  • Fully-equipped lecture rooms

Hands-on experience.

Practical experience transporting real patients is not included in this course. However, you will be driving an ambulance during the 5-day clinical workshop; as well as transporting fellow students who will role-play being  your patient. The driving scenarios help you become skilled at loading and unloading patients in and out of the ambulance – in a safe manner. This is one of the most important parts of the job. The security, safety and comfort of your patient(s) is your number one priority.

To get as much experience under your belt as possible, we recommend doing voluntary work to build your confidence. This is the perfect way to meet companies and organisations who provide patient transport services.
Doing so can help grow your network of employers and dramatically improve your chances of securing work when you complete the course. There are many organisations responsible for coordinating and providing basic First Aid officers through to patient transport activities.

To apply:

• Age: Be at least 16 years of age (parental consent required if under 18)
• Education: At least year-10 high-school or equivalent
• Residency: Be an AUS/NZ citizen, AUS PR, or hold an approved temporary visa
• Hold a current drivers licence (*You may apply and enrol holding your learner’s (L) licence, however, you will need a provisional licence (P) before attending workshop 1 (approx. 10 months into your course).
• Technology: Have regular access to a computer and internet, and be comfortable with online study and assessments

Pre-intake checks:

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Short quiz to check basic English and math skills, and help us better support you through your course (unless already holding equivalent or higher qualification)
• Health: Medical declaration to ensure you are fit to study

Your enrolment into this qualification will be with Industry Pathways (RTO:32513). All enrolment information and issuance of certificates will be issued under Industry Pathways trading name, Australian Paramedical College.

Click here to apply to study the Certificate III.
Even though there are limited entry requirements, you’re expected to be able to read and write English, as well as being confident using computers and conducting researching online.

Paying for your course

Choose to pay upfront in full or with a low deposit payment plan.
Chat to one of our friendly Course Advisors about course fees and payment options.