HLT31220 – Certificate III in Basic Health Care

This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT31215 Certificate III in Basic Health Care

Who should study this course?

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

9 units must be completed:

5 core units
4 elective units, consisting of:

at least 2 units from the electives listed below
up to 2 units 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.

Core Units

CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Electives

BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR203	Work effectively with others
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001	Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTAID013	Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014	Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID015*	Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
HLTOUT007	Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely

This unit is a common unit in the paramedical and general health care sector and forms part of the a range of health and community courses on offer

Paramedical Units

HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care

HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care

HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care

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

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