Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology
Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology
HLT47615
AWI2
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of cardiac technicians who undertake a range of cardiac physiological measurements, including electrocardiography, holter monitoring and exercise stress testing.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- ten (10) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- up to four (4) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA47 | HLTCAR003 | Assist with stress testing | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVA32 | HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVB18 | HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK47 | BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVA49 | HLTCAR001 | Perform electrocardiography (ECG) | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AVA48 | HLTCAR002 | Perform holter monitoring | 90 | Unit of competency |
| WG732 | HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH55 | BSBCUS402 | Address customer needs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUL82 | BSBLED401 | Develop teams and individuals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI61 | BSBMGT402 | Implement operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI60 | BSBINM401 | Implement workplace information system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUM06 | BSBLDR402 | Lead effective workplace relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVB74 | CHCMGT003 | Lead the work team | 95 | Unit of competency |
| AUL02 | BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVB48 | CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J085 | HLT42112 | Certificate IV in Cardiac Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships