Diploma of Emergency Health Care
HLT51020
HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care program reflects pre-hospital and out-of-hospital workers employed to provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services. These workers possess clinical skills and theoretical knowledge and provide clinical assessment and pre-hospital and out-of-hospital interventions to patients in an emergency, including providing advanced skills in life support.
This qualification applies to a variety of roles within the health care and patient transport system.
- Industrial Medics – mining / oil & gas / construction
- Basic Life Support Medics
- Patient Transport Officers
- Ambulance Officer
Wilson Medic One is approved for the VET Student Loans program for HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care. The program is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible students enrolled in approved courses at diploma level pay their tuition fees.
Placements included – we organise for you.
Includes AHA – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Please call 08 9350 9111 or email [email protected] for more information.
Course Outline
HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care (formerly known as Diploma of Paramedical Science)
Wilson Health Pty Ltd t/a Wilson Medic One RTO provider number 40753 is an approved provider for the Vet Student Loans program for HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care.
The VET Student Loans program is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible students enrolled in approved courses at diploma level pay their tuition fees. The loan has income-contingent repayment arrangements, which means you only need to make repayments if you are earning above the minimum repayment threshold. You can make voluntary repayments at any time. If you are an Australian Citizen and meet the minimum educational requirements, you are eligible to apply. Please contact us for more information.
The VET Student Loan will not be approved for students who do not meet the eligibility requirements and that a VET Student Loan gives rise to a VET Student Loan debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
Course Information
Careers in Paramedics
The Diploma of Emergency health care covers workers employed by State Ambulance authorities and non-emergency transport companies to provide emergency and non-emergency client care and transport services.
- Event medic
- Emergency Services Officer
- Industrial Medic
- Ambulance Officer / Ambulance Transport Attendant
Study Pathways
The HLT51020 – Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification may provide you with advanced standing into Bachelor degrees at Australian Universities.
We are committed to assisting our pupils achieve their goals through nationally recognised health industry courses and training programs in mental health awareness, first aid and first response training
Course Objectives
This qualification is clustered by Wilson Medic One to form a targeted and work ready program. Many students continuing with their pre-hospital care knowledge and training and moving into more advanced areas of study as a natural progression
The course is delivered in 3 modules phases which includes
- e-Learning (self-paced online units – do not need to be complete prior to the classroom time)
- 7 weeks classroom time (flexible, can be broken into blocks- please call us to discuss)
- 160 of clinical placement (included – we organise your placements for you)
100% attendance is required for the classroom time due to the level of course content.
The course can be flexible and can be completed over multiple intakes. To discuss this please contact us on 9350 9111.
It includes 9 Compulsory Units and 8 “pre-set” Elective Units which are delivered in a cluster format providing program that is holistic in its approach and has meaning and relevancy to the student’s work functions as the program is based on real work tasks.
Diploma in Emergency Health Care including transport units
Core Units
9 core units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- 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
Elective Units
8 elective units
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
- CHCCCS020 Responds effectively to behaviours of concern
**Includes American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support**
Diploma in Emergency Health Care excluding transport units
Core Units
9 core units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- 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
Elective Units
8 elective units
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
- CHCCCS020 Responds effectively to behaviours of concern
**Includes American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support**
Learning objectives include:
- Increased scope of practice, in-line with organisation’s medical direction and protocols.
- Extended and refined knowledge in the pre-hospital environment.
- Work autonomously and within a team.
- Team leader skills.
- Critical thinking and differential field diagnosis skills.
- Ability to perform a concise and complete medical assessment
- Increase knowledge of pharmacological interventions and interaction
- Advanced cardiac life support
Entry Requirements
- A fully endorsed drivers licence.
If you are still on your “P” plates, please discuss alternative arrangements before enrolling. - Year 12 certificate or AQTF level IV in any field.
Should you not have this, we can assist with a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills assessment, at no charge to you. - Before placements – a Working with Children’s Check & National Police Clearance.
Information regarding the VET Student Loan for approved course HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Vet Student Loan Census Dates 2022-2024
Wilson Medic One VET Student Loan information
VET Student Loan information booklet for students
Wilson Medic One Withdrawal from HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care form
Credit for skills and past study
Wilson Medic One mutually recognises Statement(s) of Attainment and qualifications issued by other RTO’s.
Course fees: $12,500
Payment Terms: deposit of $1000 is required to secure your enrolment. The remaining balance will be invoiced during your classroom session and full payment is required on completion of your classroom component.
We also offer a payment plan of $1000 a month payable on the 1st or the 15th of the month, whilst Wilson Medic One do not charge additional fees for this service, EZYPAY the subscription payment service used, does. Please see link to EZYPAY website for more information www.ezypay.com
The course fee balance needs to be paid by the end of the classroom time or if utilising a payment plan, within 12 months. This will be discussed on an individual level. Full payment is required before the certificate can the released.
Cancellations and refunds: Please refer to the Wilson Medic One Student Handbook and the Wilson Medic One Policies and Procedures regarding cancellations and refunds.
Certification
Following the successful completion of the program, Qualification Testamur and Record of Achievement will be issued in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
