Begin a rewarding career in the private and non-emergency transport sector. Treat and transport patients who are injured or suffering a non-threatening illness.

This course provides you with the skills required by state ambulance authorities and non-emergency transport companies to deliver patient care and transport services.

Requirements vary from state to state. This qualification does not enable graduates to apply for positions in Ambulance Service Victoria.

• Location:
  St Albans
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HLT50407
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• ambulance transport attendant
• ambulance attendant

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required of workers employed by private non-emergency patient transport companies in Victoria to deliver non-emergency patient care and transport services. Requirements vary from state to state. This qualification does not enable graduates to apply for positions in Ambulance Service Victoria. Occupational titles may include Ambulance Transport Attendant and Ambulance Attendant.

There are nine pre-requisites units for entry to this qualification. These units will be offered to those needing to undertake them.
This qualification requires the completion of 14 competency units, including seven compulsory units and seven elective units.

• Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM303C

• Contribute to OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS300B

• Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  HLTIN301C

• Confirm Physical Health Status

  Unit code

  HLTAP401B

• Follow Procedures for Routine Safe Removal of Client

  Unit code

  HLTAMBAE403C

• Manage Routine Scene and Promote Public Safety

  Unit code

  HLTAMBSC401B

• Communicate With Clients and Colleagues to Support Health Care

  Unit code

  HLTAMBFC301C

• Deliver Basic Clinical Care

  Unit code

  HLTAMBCR401B

• Transport Non-Emergency Clients Under Operational Conditions

  Unit code

  HLTAMBT301B

• Conduct Clinical Assessment

  Unit code

  HLTAMBAS501B

• Deliver Standard Clinical Care

  Unit code

  HLTAMBCR502B

• Communicate in Complex or Difficult Situations

  Unit code

  HLTAMBFC402C

• Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment

  Unit code

  HLTAMBPD401C

• Implement Safe Access and Egress in an Emergency

  Unit code

  HLTAMBAE501C

• Contribute to Organisational Effectiveness in the Health Industry

  Unit code

  HLTHIR402C

• Identify, Assess and Control OHS Risk in Own Work

  Unit code

  HLTOHS456B

• Provide Emergency Care

  Unit code

  PUAEME001B

• Contribute to Managing the Scene of an Emergency

  Unit code

  HLTAMBSC503B

• Transport Emergency Clients

  Unit code

  HLTAMBT402C

• Work Within a Relevant Legal and Ethical Framework

  Unit code

  CHCCS400B

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Follow Procedures for Safe Extrication of Clients in Life Threatening Situations

  Unit code

  HLTAMBAE504C

• Participate in a Rescue Operation

  Unit code

  PUASAR001B

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: NA
• Mature: As assessed by the University