HLT51020 - Diploma of Emergency Health Care
| Duration | 18 Months Full Time. Program delivery: Theory is delivered online, attendance at residential schools is compulsory. |
| Location | Adelaide and |
| Next intake | November, 2023 |
| Study mode | Online, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 17 |
Overview
Are you after a fast-paced career that helps people when they need it the most? Then consider applying for the Diploma of Emergency Health Care. The course can assist you in gaining employment in the pre-hospital and out-of-hospital care industry in areas of patient assessment, healthcare, and transport services. Job roles might include an Ambulance Transport Attendant, Ambulance Community Officer or you could gain credits towards a Bachelor of Paramedic Science to lead to an exciting career as a Paramedic.
This qualification 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 160 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of Units of Competency.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
A range of vocational roles exist including Ambulance Officer (AO), Ambulance Transport Attendant (VIC), Ambulance Community Officer (VIC), Patient Transport Officer, Industrial Medic and First Responder. Employers include state/territory based ambulance services and first aid providers. At course completion students can gain credits toward the Bachelor of Paramedic Science at CQUniversity to attain minimum requirements to be registered as a Paramedic. This course does not allow students to become AHPRA registered as a Paramedic.
Structure & Availability
Online (with residential Schools)
Duration:18 Months Full Time. Program delivery: Theory is delivered online, attendance at residential schools is compulsory.
Mixed Mode Course Structure
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| March, 2023 | Mixed Mode, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton |
| July, 2023 | Mixed Mode, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton |
RPL Course Structure
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| January, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| February, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| March, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| April, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| May, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| June, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| July, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| August, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| September, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| October, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| November, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| December, 2023 | Adelaide, Melbourne, Rockhampton, RPL/RCC/Credit |
Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| March, 2023 | Mixed Mode, Rockhampton |
Mixed Mode
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| March, 2024 | Mixed Mode, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton |
Online (with residential Schools)
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adelaide |
| Room | ADL 01/G.02 and 01/G.03 |
| Start Date | 12/06/2023 |
| End Date | 16/06/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 3 - Cohort 6 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adelaide |
| Room | ADL 01/G.02 and 01/G.03 |
| Start Date | 18/09/2023 |
| End Date | 22/09/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 2 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adelaide |
| Room | ADL 01/G.02 and 01/G.03 |
| Start Date | 02/10/2023 |
| End Date | 06/10/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 8 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adelaide |
| Room | ADL 01/G.02 and 01/G.03 |
| Start Date | 30/10/2023 |
| End Date | 03/11/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Brisbane |
| Room | BNE 01/6.09 |
| Start Date | 12/06/2023 |
| End Date | 16/06/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 2 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Brisbane |
| Room | BNE 01/6.09 |
| Start Date | 30/10/2023 |
| End Date | 03/11/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 8 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Brisbane |
| Room | BNE 01/6.09 |
| Start Date | 06/11/2023 |
| End Date | 10/11/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Room | MEL 01/6.02 |
| Start Date | 29/05/2023 |
| End Date | 02/06/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 AM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 3 - Cohort 6 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Room | MEL 01/6.02 |
| Start Date | 04/09/2023 |
| End Date | 08/09/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 AM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 2 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Room | MEL 01/6.02 |
| Start Date | 02/10/2023 |
| End Date | 06/10/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 AM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 8 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Room | MEL 01/6.02 |
| Start Date | 23/10/2023 |
| End Date | 27/10/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 AM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 1 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | ROK 17/G.08 |
| Start Date | 26/06/2023 |
| End Date | 30/06/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 3 - Cohort 6 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | ROK 17/G.08 |
| Start Date | 21/08/2023 |
| End Date | 25/08/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 2 - Cohort 8 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | ROK 17/G.08 |
| Start Date | 09/10/2023 |
| End Date | 13/10/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
| Residential School 2 - Cohort 7 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton North |
| Room | ROK 17/G.08 |
| Start Date | 16/10/2023 |
| End Date | 20/10/2023 |
| Start Time | 9:00 AM |
| End Time | 4:00 PM |
| Compulsory | Yes |
A total of 160 hours are required to be completed for Vocational Placement in a pre-hospital / out of hospital context. These are usually identified by the student at a convenient location. The Vocational Placement activities will be negotiated between the Head of Course (VET) and the individual student to ensure suitability of placements. Vocational Placement opportunities may also be identified by the University. All costs in attending Vocational Placements are borne by the student. Note: Placements with State Ambulance services are not available to Diploma students.
Before commencing Vocational Placement, students must submit all CQU requirements to the Schools Work Integrated Learning Officers nine weeks prior to commencement of placement.
Immunisations:
- COVID-19 approved vaccination (If the provider or state requires this) Applicants should be aware that this may become a mandatory requirement, it is recommended applicants commence a COVID-19 vaccination for their future employment as health professionals.
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza vaccine
- Tuberculosis (TB) – Mantoux test or QuantiFERON Gold test (QLD Ambulance Service Placements Only)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
- Measles, Mumps Rubella
- Working With Children Check (WWCC) in the state where placement is taking place
- National Police Check with Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- Current approved First Aid Certificate and updated CPR: HLTAID011 First Aid is valid for 3 years, but CPR requires updating every 12 months.
Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
Sound reading and writing skills, as well as basic numeracy skills to complete workbooks, assignments, learning activities and assessment tasks is essential. Students are required to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Students will require access to a computer / tablet / smartphone with internet access, camera, microphone and speakers.
Students are expected to hold a reasonable level of physical fitness in order to complete practical components of the course. A moderate amount of lifting patients, on placement or in simulation and physical skills practice is required for example; CPR.
Compulsory residential schools: students are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation to residential school at their own cost. Residential school locations are currently held at Rockhampton and Brisbane (capped numbers apply).
Fees & Scholarships
2023 Indicative Fees
| Fee Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Fee for service | $12,480 |
2024 Indicative Fees
| Fee Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Fee for service | $12,480 |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $5 |
| RPL Fee for service per Unit | $356 |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86. The 2023 VET Student Loan Cap for this course is $16,788.
VET Student Loans can be used to pay for all or part of an eligible student’s Tuition Fees. VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is paid. Please refer to VET Student Loan for details and eligibility.
This is a TAFE Priority Skills Fund course thanks to the Queensland Government. This funding is only eligible for Queensland residents. Eligibility and conditions apply.
At CQUniversity, we believe that studying should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more.
How to apply
Step 1: Get a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Visit usi.gov.au to create a USI or find an existing one.
Step 2: Prepare your eligibility documentation
So that we can assess your application and eligibility for Government funding options, you’ll need to upload documentation as part of your application. You will need to provide confirmation of identity with the following documentation:
- Queensland Residency and Date of Birth. (e.g. Queensland Driver’s License photo must be of the back and front of the license)
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency (e.g. Medicare Card or Birth Certificate)
For further information on eligible documentation, visit Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
To fast-track your application, make sure you provide a clear photo showing all the information and upload it with your application.
Step 3: Apply Online
Our easy-to-use online application system will guide you through the process of applying for a TAFE course. If you need help along the way, call us on 13 27 86.
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