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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

This qualification covers giving initial care to patients outside a hospital, including basic first aid and emergency response. It also covers infection prevention and control, safe work practices for direct client care, working with diverse people and managing stress at work. First responders and volunteers with this kind of experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT21015 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Workers and volunteers who give first medical response and basic first aid in pre-hospital or out-of-hospital settings.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • First responder
  • First aid officer
  • Volunteer first responder
  • Medical first response worker

Qualification structure

9 units must be completed: 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.

Core units

5 units
  1. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  2. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  3. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  4. HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  5. HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Elective units

12 units
  1. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  2. BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
  3. CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  4. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  5. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  6. HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
  7. HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
  8. HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
  9. HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
  10. HLTAID015 (has a prerequisite)Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  11. HLTOUT007Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
  12. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy — prerequisite: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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