Diploma of Emergency Care
HLT51020
We all get faced with emergency situations throughout our lives. Our Diploma of Emergency Care is the perfect foundation to take you into the Paramedic industry and align your future with helping those who are in a medical crisis.
This qualification will provide you with important clinical skills and knowledge to jump in and help those who are unable to help themselves.
Units Included
HLT51020 - Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Core:
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Electives
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
HLTHPS001 Take clinical measurements
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information
HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
Minimum Requirements & Application Details
Students are provided content, videos, podcasts, activities, excursions, incursions as well as case studies and scenarios in our online environment, followed by time in the classroom to put their knowledge and skills into practice. You must have your own device (tablet or laptop etc) to access your course.
Study Options & Costs
This course is available in the following options:
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Face to face 1 day/week during school term ($2250). This option is only available to school-aged students.
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OR completely online ($1900). This option is available to anyone.
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OR combined with our Cert IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing qualification (Face-to-face $4100 or Online $3800).
Pathway
We love to link our qualifications into a pathway program to ensure that our students are moving in the right direction towards their future. If you complete the Cert III in Health Services Assistance and the Cert IV in Preparation for Health & Nursing Studies, You'll be able to complete the Diploma of Emergency Health Care in half the time and half the cost!
If you plan on going into the Bachelor of Paramedical Science at University, some universities will provide 6-12 months credit off your Bachelor's degree!