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HLT31220 — Certificate III in Basic Health Care: An Entry Point to Paramedical Education
YOU CAN COMPLETE THIS COURSE 100% ONLINE — ideal as a VET In School’s taster course or university entry for high school students
LOCAL ATTENDANCE NOT REQUIRED – Simply complete a local first aid course where you live before completion of this qualification and submit it to us
Enrol with us today & start your educational journey as a medic or first responder in emergency paramedical prehospital care
Who should study this course?
Embarking on a rewarding paramedic career in Australia requires a strong educational foundation. The HLT31220 – Certificate III in Basic Health Care serves as an excellent starting point for individuals interested in pursuing this path. This qualification provides essential knowledge and skills and serves as a “taster course” for those exploring a career in paramedicine. Let’s explore how the Certificate III integrates into the Australian Vocational system, its role as a stepping stone toward higher qualifications such as the Certificate IV in Health Care, and ultimately, the HLT51020 — Diploma of Emergency Health Care. Discover how this qualification can ignite your journey toward a successful paramedic career. This is a great course for first aid trainers to increase the depth and breath of their knowledge.
Paramedical Education in Australia
Paramedical education in Australia is crucial for training individuals to provide emergency medical care in diverse settings. Paramedics play a vital role in delivering pre-hospital care, working alongside other healthcare professionals to assess, stabilise, and transport patients in critical situations. A comprehensive education equips paramedics with the necessary knowledge, practical skills, and clinical experience to excel in this demanding field.
HLT31220 — Certificate III in Basic Health Care: A Taster Course
The HLT31220 — Certificate III in Basic Health Care can serve as a standalone qualification or as a valuable “taster course” for aspiring paramedics. This qualification provides foundational training, offering individuals an opportunity to explore and assess their interest and suitability for a career in paramedicine. It offers an introduction to the fundamental principles of healthcare delivery, with a focus on basic patient care.
The Certificate III curriculum covers essential topics, including basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, medical terminology, and communication skills. Students learn how to provide basic patient care, assist with medical procedures, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients. This qualification often includes practical placement opportunities, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in healthcare settings.
Course Cost Payment options
Payment plan
The registration and enrolment fee for the interest free payment plan is an initial payment of $225 and the $1195 course fee is paid over 8 fortnightly instalments of $149.38 per fortnight. Total payment of $1195.04. Must be over 18 years of age to use a payment plan.
To pay upfront below you will only pay the $1195 course fee.
Note: No refunds apply when using a payment plan. There is a 5-day cooling-off period which commences on enrolment. If you change your mind within that time, a full refund will be provided. No certificates or statements of attainments will be issued until payment of the full course fees. Payment failures: I understand that if there are insufficient funds in the specified account to cover the Autopay transaction, the cardholder may be subject to an additional admin fee of $35 by International Paramedic College Pty Ltd
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Upfront payment
The course fee is $1195 for 1 upfront payment.
Paramedical Pathways
We have a fantastic promotional price on the Diploma of Emergency Health, formerly known as the paramedic diploma.
With us, you can jump straight into the Diploma of Emergency Care to train as a medic or follow a pathway approach as outlined below.
Integration with Higher Qualifications: Pathways to a Diploma of Emergency Health Care
The HLT31220 — Certificate III in Basic Health Care serves as a foundational step towards higher qualifications within the Australian Vocational system. One such qualification is the HLT41120 - Certificate IV in Health Care, which builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the Certificate III.
The Certificate IV in Health Care delves deeper into topics such as advanced patient assessment, pharmacology, and clinical interventions. This qualification prepares individuals for more specialised roles within the healthcare system and provides a broader scope of practice.
By completing the Certificate III and progressing to the Certificate IV in Health Care, individuals create a seamless educational pathway that aligns with the paramedical field. This integration allows for the recognition of prior learning and facilitates a smoother transition to higher qualifications, such as the HLT51020 - Diploma of Emergency Health Care.
How to Become a Paramedic: Navigating the Educational Pathway
To become a qualified paramedic in Australia, individuals can follow a clear educational pathway that encompasses several key steps:
Step 1: Obtain the HLT31220 — Certificate III in Basic Health Care as a starting point to gain essential knowledge and skills.
Step 2: Progress to the HLT41120 — Certificate IV in Health Care to further develop your expertise in patient assessment and clinical interventions.
Step 3: Gain practical experience through clinical placements and internships, which are often integrated into the Cert IV paramedical programs.
Step 4: Consider obtaining additional certifications and training in specialised areas such as advanced life support, trauma care, or paediatric paramedicine.
Step 5: Complete the HLT51020 — Diploma of Emergency Health Care to further enhance your skills and
Step 6 Continue onto University confident that this is the career for you and prepared with advanced standing experience and confidence
Our paramedic pathway, and it costs you no more time
With us, you can jump straight into the Diploma of Emergency Care to train as a medic or
Try before you commit to one training provider, who may not be what you thought they were when you sign up for a Diploma with large upfront costs that you never get back.
Use the pathway as a taster program to see if returning to learning is for you.
Use the pathway as a taster program to see if a paramedical career is for you.
Get qualifications as you go along to work or transfer to other health related courses with common core units, e.g. Nursing or Aged Care
Do a course written by us and we are proud of it. An Australian Intensive Care Paramedic with significant and some would say “old school approach to paramedic education and real-world patient management skills. We are not a sales team, we are clinicians.
We use an Australian Paramedic Textbook as the core learning material. All assessment tasks are Paramedic-based not generic health industry content.
Use this as a VET in school's taster program. Our Cert II and Cert III can be completed 100% online. Cert IV and the Diploma require 3 day practical workshops and a pre-practical online primer session.
We are the real deal. A paramedical college run by paramedics with significant clinical and educational experience.
Our educators for these programs are leaders in this field nationally
As the graphic below shows
Start with the subjects in the Cert II medical first response
do 2 more units and to will be issued with the Cert III Basic health care
do 6 more units and get the Cert IV In healthcare
do I more unit and get the Diploma of emergency care
No more time and you have a pathway to the Diploma of Emergency Care
Note: With the pathway from Cert IV to Diploma that you will have two 4 Day practical sessions
This qualification reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients. These people provide basic first aid and emergency responses in the pre-hospital or out-of-hospital environment.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
11 units must be completed:
- 7 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 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.
Note: Unit marked with* has a prerequisite HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
Recommended Standard Pathway – Blue for standard electives 9 units in total
Core Units
Work with diverse people |
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Recognise healthy body systems | |
Provide first aid (you complete locally) |
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Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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Communicate in complex situations to support health care | |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
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Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Possible Electives
Recommended Standard Pathway* – Blue for standard electives gives 11 units in total if you follow our recommended pre-hospital care pathway, it makes for a smooth progression through to the higher qualifications.
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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Work effectively with others |
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Communicate and work in health or community services |
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Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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Work legally and ethically |
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Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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Confirm physical health status |
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Provide first aid in remote or isolated site |
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Provide advanced first aid |
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Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
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Take clinical measurements |
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Support health professional in the delivery of care |
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Assist clients with medication |
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Implement safe access and egress |
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Assess and deliver basic clinical care |
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Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
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Manage a scene |
* We added the Unit PUAEME008 Provide Pain Management as an elective here as it provides better workplace outcomes for students. A green whistle training device will be required to complete the unit.
These units are common units in the paramedical and general health care sector training and education courses.
All our units are written by us and have a paramedic/prehospital care focus
Paramedical EMT First Responder Courses and Learning Pathway to Becoming a Paramedic
HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care
HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT)
HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care (First responder EMT Medic)
HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care (Paramedical Training)
Health & Administration Units
HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration
HLT47315 Certificate IV in Health Administration
HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Nursing & Community Services Units
CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
HLT51020 Diploma of Nursing
Pre Hospital Care and Health Care Jobs and Career Choices
Jobs and careers in the growing health sector are expanding and rapidly changing with advances in patient care and management. These units can be used across many roles in the health and community sector. Develop a career plan and have research our units and qualifications to see what might fit with your plan. For assistance, Contact us
Study Mode
100% Online learning
Must have a current first aid certificate prior to completion
Course Fees
$1,195
Payment plan of 8 payments available $1195 + $100 registration fee
100% online completion available with a current first aid certificate
Local attendance not required to complete this course
RTO
45284