Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT21020
BGF8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 18/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients. These people provide basic first aid and emergency responses in the pre-hospital or out-of-hospital environment.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units must be completed:- five (5) core units
- four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) units 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.
Units of competency that contain pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website.
1. Core units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ56 | HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least two (2) elective units must be completed from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ57 | HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVB18 | HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC08 | CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCD29 | HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCD31 | HLTAID015 | Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCD28 | HLTAID013 | Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVB19 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCS72 | HLTOUT007 | Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYZ0 | HLT21015 | Certificate II in Medical Service First Response | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
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