Certificate II in Medical Service First Response - HLT21020

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $1899

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Average Course Duration: 6 Months

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Description

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.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

27.8%

Sales Workers

24.1%

Community and Personal Service Workers

15.2%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

13.2%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate II in Medical Service First Response is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Ambulance

Certificate II

First Aid Responder

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Emergency Medical Technician

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Health Administration

Therapeutic Health

Community Health

Certificate II

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

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
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006	Manage personal stressors in the work environment
AND one of the following:
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
	OR
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Elective units
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

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