Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Basic Health Care

Certificate III in Basic Health Care

Qualification
National Code:
HLT31215
State Code:
AYX9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0699 - Other Health
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
455
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of first aid or medical response workers who provide basic health care services including emergency first aid and sometimes transport services in the pre-hospital/out-of hospital environment. The qualification applies to people who provide a first response in workplaces such as industrial sites, first aid organisations and the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

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

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- six (6) core units
- seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from the electives listed below
- 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 six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
WG739 HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25 Unit of competency
WG735 HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid 20 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWA61 HLTAMB007 Assess and deliver basic clinical care 90 Unit of competency
AVA37 HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication 25 Unit of competency
AVB18 HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
AWA67 HLTAMB001 Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient 45 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
AWA57 HLTAMB011 Manage a routine non-emergency scene 45 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
WG736 HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation 15 Unit of competency
WG734 HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations 20 Unit of competency
AVA41 HLTHPS002 Support health professional in the delivery of care 100 Unit of competency
AVA42 HLTHPS001 Take clinical measurements 50 Unit of competency
AWA54 HLTAMB014 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions 35 Unit of competency
AUH64 BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J070 HLT33112 Certificate III in Basic Health Care Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGH4 HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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