Certificate III in Basic Health Care
This qualification covers providing basic health care and emergency first aid, sometimes including transport, before a person reaches hospital. It includes recognising healthy body systems, infection prevention and control, safe work practices for direct client care, communicating in complex situations and managing stress at work. First responders with workplace experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT31215 Certificate III in Basic Health Care (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
First aid and medical response workers who provide a first response at industrial sites, with first aid organisations or in the Australian Defence Force.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- First responder
- Medical assistant
- First aid officer
- Medical response worker
Qualification structure
11 units must be completed: At least 2 units 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
7 units- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT010Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
16 units- BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- BSBWOR203Work effectively with others
- CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- 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
- HLTHPS001Take clinical measurements
- HLTHPS002Support health professional in the delivery of care
- HLTHPS006Assist clients with medication
- HLTOUT001Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT004Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT007Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- 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