Diploma of Emergency Health Care

To apply you must:

• Age: Be at least 16 years of age (parental consent required if under 18)
• Education: At least year-10 high-school or equivalent
• Residency: Be an AUS/NZ citizen, AUS PR, or hold an approved temporary visa
• Driver’s license: Hold a current driver’s license
• Technology: Have regular access to a computer and internet, and be comfortable with online study and assessments

Pre-intake checks

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Short quiz to check basic English and math skills, and help us better support you through your course
• Health: Medical declaration to ensure you are fit to study

Clinical Workshops, prior to the time of booking

• Australian students must hold current and verified HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide CPR. New Zealand students must hold Comprehensive First Aid NZQA Standards – 6402, 6401, 6400 and First Aid Revalidation

Clinical Placement, prior to the time of booking

• Australian students may be required to hold evidence of National Police clearance and a Working with Children’s Check. New Zealand students may be required to the equivalent.

In the HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care course, the subjects students may study include:

• BSBMED301 – Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately
• HLTAAP002 – Confirm Physical Health Status
• HLTOUT010 – Communicate in Complex Situations to Support Healthcare
• HLTOUT007 – Transport Non-emergency Patients Under Operational Conditions
• HLTWHS002 – Follow Safe Work Practices for Direct Client Care
• HLTOUT008 – Manage a Scene
• HLTOUT004 – Assess and Deliver Basic Clinical Care
• HLTOUT001 – Implement Safe Access and Egress
• CHCCCS020 – Respond Effectively to Behaviours of Concern
• HLTOUT005 – Assess and Deliver Standard Clinical Care
• HLTOUT009 – Manage the Scene of a Major Incident
• CHCPRP003 – Reflect On and Improve Own Professional Practice
• BSBFLM303 – Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships
• CHCLEG001 – Work Legally and Ethically
• CHCDIV001 – Work with Diverse People
• HLTWHS006 – Manage Personal Stressors in the Work Environment
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

You will be required to complete two 5-day clinical workshops at either the APC HQ in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, or in APC dedicated training locations in Hurstville NSW, North Lake WA, or Noble Park North VIC.

160 hours of clinical work placement is also required.