Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) - Course Outline
Course Code: HLT60307
Dress: Emergency medical attire and enclosed footware appropriate to the sector.
Prerequisites:
- English, reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills.
- Ability to use and analyse simple data, relation and pattern, number, measurement and shape.
- Ability to participate in small and informal groups within a virtual enterprise environment.
- You must be capable of completing the course.
- You must hold a current full or unrestricted Australian, Territory or International Driver's Licence.
- You must successfully pass a Police background check
- You must hold a current Advanced First Aid Certificate - or higher - and you must have held that certificate for at least 12 months.
- You must have basic numeracy and literacy skills
Successful completion of the Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) course is also a prerequisite for the Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance)
Entry Requirements
To gain entry to this qualification candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process in the following units of competency:
- HLTAMBAS501A Conduct clinical assessment
- HLTAMBCR502A Deliver standard clinical care
- HLTAMBFC402B Communicate in complex or difficult situations
- HLTAMBPD401B Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- HLTAMBAE501B Implement safe access and egress in an emergency
- HLTAMBSC401A Manage routine scene and promote public safety
- HLTHIR402B Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
- HLTOHS456A Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work
Packaging Rules
9 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- All 7 core units
- 2 elective units
- A wide range of elective units is available and may include:
- Relevant electives listed below the core units for this qualification
- Units of competency available at Certificate Advanced Diploma level in the Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- The elective units of competency may be selected from other relevant Training Package units available at Advanced Diploma level
Assessment
The assessment is based on competency, which is the ability to perform specific skills, and a combination of observation, discussion, written assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled by Business Education Training Australia.
| Subject Code | Subject | |
Core Units |
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| HLTAMBAS604A | Conduct advanced clinical assessment | |
| HLTAMBCR603A | Deliver intensive clinical care | |
| HLTAMBCR504B | Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment | |
| HLTHIR506B | Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements | |
| HLTAMBT402B | Transport emergency clients | |
| HLTAMBSC503A | Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency | |
| HLTAMBAE504B | Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations | |
Elective Units Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific work environments. |
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Work in culturally diverse and Indigenous communities |
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| HLTHIR404C | Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | |
Rescue work |
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| PUASAR001A | Participate in a rescue operation (Please note PUASAR001A has the following pre-/co-requisites: PUAEME001A Provide emergency care (Pre-requisite) PUATEA001A Work in a team (Co-requisite) PUAFIR201A Prevent injury (Fire Specific requirement) (Pre-requisite for PUAEME001A) |
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| PUASAR002A | Undertake road accident rescue Please note that this unit has the pre-requisite: PUAEME002A - Manage injuries at emergency incident |
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| PUASAR003A | Undertake technical rescue Please note that this unit has the pre-requisite: PUASAR002A - Undertake road accident rescue |
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| PUASAR004A | Undertake vertical rescue Please note that this unit has the co-requisite: PUATEA002A - Work autonomously |
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| PUASAR005A | Undertake confined space rescue Please note that this unit has a Fire specific requirement of a co-requisite of: PUAFIR307A - Monitor hazardous atmospheres |
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| PUASAR006A | Undertake trench rescue | |
| PUASAR007A | Undertake structural collapse rescue Please note that this unit has the co-requisite: PUATEA002A - Work autonomously |
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| PUASAR008A | Search as a member of a land search team Please note that this unit has a fire specific requirement of a pre-requisite: PUAFIR201A - Prevent injury and a co-requisite of: PUATEA001A - Work in a team |
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| PUASAR009A | Participate in an aquatic rescue operation Please note that this unit has the pre-requisite of: PUAEME001A - Provide emergency care and a co-requisite of: PUATEA001A - Work in a team |
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Training and assessment |
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| TAADEL301A | Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills | |
| TAADEL401A | Plan and organise group-based delivery | |
| TAADEL402A | Facilitate group-based learning | |
| TAAASS301A | Contribute to assessment | |
| TAAASS401A | Plan and organise assessment | |
| TAAASS402A | Assess competence | |
Management and administration |
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| BSBCMN305A | Organise workplace information | |
| BSBCMN306A | Produce business documents | |
| HLTAMBC403B | Coordinate resources | |
| HLTAMBMA601B | Manage ambulance operations | |
| HLTAMBMA602B | Supervise on-road operations | |
| HLTAMBSC502B | Manage the scene of a special event | |
| HLTHIR501A | Maintain an effective health work environment | |
Research and analysis |
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| BSBCMN405A | Analyse and present research information | |
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