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
• College:
  College of Health and Biomedicine
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HLT50412
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• ambulance officer
• ambulance paramedic
• ambulance transport attendant

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

This qualification covers workers employed by State Ambulance authorities and non-emergency transport companies to provide emergency and non-emergency client care and transport services

To qualify for the Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) participants must successfully complete a total of 14 units of study, comprising of 7 core units and 7 elective units in accordance with the packaging rules specified in HLT07 Health Training Package and the University's approval.

Core Units

• Implement Safe Access and Egress in an Emergency

  Unit code

  HLTAMBAE501D

• Conduct Clinical Assessment

  Unit code

  HLTAMBAS501B

• Deliver Standard Clinical Care

  Unit code

  HLTAMBCR502C

• Communicate in Complex or Difficult Situations

  Unit code

  HLTAMBFC402C

• Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment

  Unit code

  HLTAMBPD401C

• Contribute to Organisational Effectiveness in the Health Industry

  Unit code

  HLTHIR402D

• Identify, Assess and Control Whs Risk in Own Work

  Unit code

  HLTWHS456A

Elective Units (7 required, as per the Training Package rules and the University's approval)

• 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

  CHCCS400C

• 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

  HLTAMBAE504D

• Participate in a Rescue Operation

  Unit code

  PUASAR001B

To gain entry into this HLT50407 Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency:

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

HLTAMBAE403D Follow procedures for routine safe removal of client

HLTAMBCR401C Deliver basic clinical care (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)

HLTAMBFC301D Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care

HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety

HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTIN301C C omply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

• Year 12: You must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School and selection panel that you are capable of successfully completing the course. Be an Australian citizen Complete a TAFE Direct Admission/Supplementary Information Form and submit it by the closing date. Demonstrate sufficient language and literacy skills to be able to complete the course (as well as meeting selection criteria pertaining to appropriate interpersonal skills and professional responsibilities which are suitable for this industry) Ensure that you are able to fulfill the clinical placement requirement of the course (including a Police check) Demonstrate any past or current health and/or community experience You may be required to enrol into the Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance) to complete nine pre-requisite units
• Mature: You must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Head of School and selection panel that you are capable of successfully completing the course. Be an Australian citizen Complete a TAFE Direct Admission/Supplementary Information Form and submit it by the closing date. Demonstrate sufficient language and literacy skills to be able to complete the course (as well as meeting selection criteria pertaining to appropriate interpersonal skills and professional responsibilities which are suitable for this industry) Ensure that you are able to fulfill the clinical placement requirement of the course (including a Police check) Demonstrate any past or current health and/or community experience You may be required to enrol into the Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance) to complete nine pre-requisite units