Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Paramedical Science

Diploma of Paramedical Science

Qualification
National Code:
HLT51015
State Code:
AYY7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0699 - Other Health
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
820
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the role of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital workers employed by State/Territory ambulance authorities, the Australian Defence Force and the private sector to provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services. These workers possess clinical skills and theoretical knowledge and provide clinical assessment and pre-hospital and out-of-hospital interventions to patients in an emergency, including providing advanced skills in life support. This qualification applies to a variety of roles including paramedic and emergency medical technician.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.


No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)
- nine (9) core units
- eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the electives listed below,
- up to four (4) units from the elective listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWA60 HLTAMB008 Assess and deliver standard clinical care 200 Unit of competency
AWA56 HLTAMB012 Communicate in complex situations to support health care 65 Unit of competency
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
AWA67 HLTAMB001 Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient 45 Unit of competency
WG739 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
AUL98 BSBCOM406 Conduct work within a compliance framework 30 Unit of competency
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AWA55 HLTAMB013 Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency 60 Unit of competency
AWA66 HLTAMB002 Implement safe access and egress in an emergency 80 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
AWA57 HLTAMB011 Manage a routine non-emergency scene 45 Unit of competency
AWA58 HLTAMB010 Manage and coordinate resources for emergency operations 150 Unit of competency
S7788 TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation 20 Unit of competency
S7787 TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes 20 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AVA35 HLTHPS008 Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment 80 Unit of competency
WA870 TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
AWA65 HLTAMB003 Transport emergency patients 60 Unit of competency
AWA54 HLTAMB014 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions 35 Unit of competency
AUH64 BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J101 HLT50412 Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF5 HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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