Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
This qualification covers transporting and caring for patients with non-acute or chronic illness or disability on booked transport services. It includes patient assessment, safely moving patients, first aid, medical terminology, infection control, manual handling and communicating in complex situations. Workers with experience in patient transport may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who provide pre-arranged, non-emergency transport and care for patients, such as patient transport officers working for health services or private transport providers.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Non-emergency patient transport officer
- Patient transport officer
- Patient transport driver
Qualification structure
13 units must be completed: At least 1 unit from the electives listed below. Up to 1 unit 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
11 units- BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT001Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT007Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT010Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
- HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
8 units- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
- HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
- HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
- HLTAID015 (has a prerequisite)Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- HLTOUT004Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT008Manage a scene
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
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