HLT31120 – Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport.
We hope to be running this course shortly. The course is under development and we hope to start off in July 2022
Who should study this course?
This NEPT (Non urgent patient transport) qualification reflects the role of workers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport between hospitals or medical facilities and clinics. Participants on in this course learn to provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service. Time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport. Workers in this role provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service. Time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
13 units must be completed:
- 11 core units
- 2 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 1 unit 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
Core Units
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Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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Work with diverse people |
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Recognise healthy body systems |
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Provide first aid |
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Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
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HLTOUT001 |
Implement safe access and egress |
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HLTOUT007 |
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
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HLTOUT010 |
Communicate in complex situations to support health care |
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Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
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HLTWHS005 |
Conduct manual tasks safely |
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Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
Electives
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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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Confirm physical health status |
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HLTAID005 |
Provide first aid in remote situations |
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Provide advanced first aid |
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Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
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HLTOUT004 |
Assess and deliver basic clinical care |
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HLTOUT008 |
Manage a scene |
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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