Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
HLT31120
BGH2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 01/07/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 18/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport. Workers in this role provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service. Time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)- eleven (11) core units
- two (2) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from the electives listed below
- up to one (1) unit from the electives listed below or from any other current endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be relevant to the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCS70 | HLTOUT010 | Communicate in complex situations to support health care | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ57 | HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCS84 | HLTOUT001 | Implement safe access and egress | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ56 | HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCS72 | HLTOUT007 | Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to two (2) may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCS79 | HLTOUT004 | Assess and deliver basic clinical care | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AVB18 | HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCS74 | HLTOUT008 | Manage a scene | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVC08 | CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD29 | HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD31 | HLTAID015 | Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCD28 | HLTAID013 | Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYX7 | HLT31115 | Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport | Qualification |
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