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.
Electives
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
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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Recognise healthy body systems |
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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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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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