The HLT51015 – Diploma of Paramedical Science has been superseded and replaced by the new HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care.
HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Diploma of Emergency Health Care with IPC: Can Be Your Pathway to Becoming a Paramedic
Unlock Pathways to University and Career in Paramedical Science
Missed out on a university spot? IPC’s Diploma of Emergency Health Care (HLT51020) offers you a second chance to study the science and practical aspects of paramedical pre-hospital care, and you could work towards a career as an Ambulance Paramedic. With locations across Australia and flexible payment plans, this diploma pathway could be your pathway to a rewarding career in the private sector of pre-hospital emergency health care to sample and find out if this career is for you.
Why Choose the Diploma of Emergency Health Care?
The HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care (formerly HLT51015 – Diploma of Paramedical Science) is recognised Australia-wide. This qualification equips you with the clinical and theoretical skills needed for careers in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital emergency care. While graduates of this diploma can’t work with state ambulance services, they can work and gain experience with the large group of private sector employers, providing patient assessment, health care, and transport services.
With IPC Your ATAR Doesn’t Matter – Start Your Paramedical Journey Now
Universities are looking for finishers. People who will complete their studies to improve their retention rates. Whether your ATAR meets university requirements or not is not relevant for IPC’s self-paced, Paramedical Diploma of emergency care. Completing courses like this can be supporting evidence of your commitment to paramedic studies and, more importantly, your ability to apply those studies in a workplace. It may help with your future applications if that is the path you want to follow. This diploma enables you to develop practical experience, while preparing for p[potential future university studies in paramedical science.
Benefits of Completing the Diploma Before University
- Start Working Sooner – With this diploma, you can begin working as a medic, EMT, or first responder, gaining valuable field experience even as you continue your studies.
- Gain Real Industry Experience – Imagine graduating with a bachelor’s degree in paramedical science and already having years of hands-on experience. Employers highly value candidates with both a degree and practical field experience. It may just be the edge you need to get that job after graduation.
- Credits Towards Your Degree – This is dependent on individual universities acceptance and enrolment procedures, which are constantly changing. Students should seek advice from several universities about advanced standing or admission requirements for universities and individual campuses, as they vary widely
Accelerate Your Clinical Knowledge with IPC’s Paramedic Study Program
This diploma can be completed in as little as 18-24 months, preparing you for private-sector roles in industries like mining, oil rigs, event management, and more. As a diploma-qualified graduate, you’ll gain advanced clinical knowledge, ensuring you’re ready to handle real-life medical situations.
High-Level Clinical Skills You’ll Acquire
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care equips you with critical skills, including:
- ECG Interpretation – Learn to interpret essential cardiac rhythms
- Advanced Patient Assessment – Gain skills in paediatric and respiratory assessments, trauma management, and more. Learn a systematic approach.
- Life-Saving Interventions – Develop practical knowledge in managing gunshot wounds, using arterial tourniquets, performing hospital handovers, and much more.
- Equipment use – Get hands-on experience with a full range of equipment, including basic drug interventions, cannulation and setting up IV fluids and medications
Private Sector Jobs for Paramedic Diploma Graduates
This qualification is a gateway to diverse career opportunities in the private sector without requiring a full degree. Private-sector medics enjoy flexibility and variety, working across fields such as mining, events, and international aid. Join our paramedic and first aid jobs board on Facebook here
Pathways to University and Becoming an Ambulance Paramedic
Use this diploma as a stepping stone into university to study for a Bachelor of Paramedic Science, preparing you to become a registered Ambulance Paramedic. Many IPC graduates find the transition into university easier, having already built a solid foundation of knowledge and experience. They also know that this is what the love to do, making the transition to University easier.
How to Apply for IPC’s Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Ready to start your journey? IPC offers flexible start dates, multiple training locations, and a team of expert educators ready to support your career. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in paramedical science by applying for our Paramedic Diploma today.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses
If university isn’t the right choice for you at this stage, or if you’d prefer to explore paramedicine before committing to a university program, you can take a more practical approach by working in private paramedical sectors, such as civil services, mining, or event medical services. While gaining hands-on experience, you can pursue a Diploma of Emergency Health Care through vocational education providers. These courses are often shorter, self-paced, and typically take between 18 months and two years, depending on your available study time alongside other commitments. Offered by various colleges in Australia, you can begin directly with the diploma or follow a pathway approach. Some well-known diploma courses provide a structured pathway to becoming a paramedic, including:
- HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
- HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
- HLT31220 – Certificate III in Basic Health Care
- HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care
- HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care
These options provide a solid foundation and great pathway for becoming a paramedic, and it’s essential to choose a pathway that aligns with your goals and preferences at your stage in life.
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