Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) - Course Outline

Course Code: HLT50407

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 Certificate IV Healthcare (Ambulance) course is also a prerequisite for the 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:

BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
HLTAMBAE403B Follow procedures for routine safe removal of client
HLTAMBSC401A Manage routine scene and promote public safety
HLTAMBFC301B Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTAMBCR401A Deliver basic clinical care
HLTAMBT301A Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions

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.

Key Units - Packaging Rules

14 competency units are required for this qualification including:

All 7 compulsory units
7 elective units

A wide range of elective units are available and may include:

Subject Code	Subject	Cost per person
Core Units
HLTAMBAS501A	Conduct clinical assessment	800
HLTAMBCR502A	Deliver standard clinical care	1300
HLTAMBFC402B	Communicate in complex or difficult situations	250
HLTAMBPD401B	Manage personal stressors in the work environment	200
HLTAMBAE501B	Implement safe access and egress in an emergency	410
HLTHIR402B	Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health care industry	280
HLTOHS456A	Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work	300
7 Electives from the following list Elective competency units may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific environments.
Management and Administration
CHCCS301A	Work within a legal and ethical framework	500
HLTHIR506B	Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements	500
HLTAMBSC502B	Manage the scene of a special event	500
HLTAMBC403B	Co-ordinate resources	475
HLTHIR501A	Maintain an effective health work environment	500
Emergency work
HLTAMBSC503A	Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency	520
HLTAMBT402B	Transport emergency clients	600
HLTAMBAE504B	Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations	620
Work in culturally diverse and Indigenous communities
HLTHIR404B	Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people	450
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	450

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