Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

Certificate

This qualification has been designed to offer a clear pathway from a Certificate II in Medical Service First Response to a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This qualification reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients.

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Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Course Code

HLT21020

Study Mode

In person

About this course

This qualification has been designed to offer a clear pathway from a Certificate II in Medical Service First Response to a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This qualification reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients. These people provide first aid and emergency responses in the pre-hospital/out-of hospital environment.

Developed in conjunction with national and international industry experts and delivered by trainers who are exceptional in their depth of knowledge and real life experience.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Study locations

Belmont

Bunbury

Career pathways

Occupational titles may include:

Community based first responder
Emergency medical responder
Workplace first responder
Emergency Response Team Member

Course structure

Total number of units of competency = 9

Core - 5 units

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Electives - 4 units*

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.