Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response
Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response
HLT21112
J051
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide first response care in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. This involves provision of first aid care.
Occupational titles may include:
Community based first responder
Volunteer first aider
Emergency medical responder
EMS first responder
Workplace first responder
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units of competency are required for this qualification, including:- six (6) core units
- three (3) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to two (2) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD148 | HLTFA412A | Apply advanced first aid | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD165 | HLTHIR301C | Communicate and work effectively in health | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8306 | HLTIN301C | Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD311 | HLTWHS200A | Participate in WHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8083 | BSBWOR203B | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Relevant Elective Units
Three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD048 | HLTAMBFC301D | Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0835 | BSBMED301B | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD145 | HLTFA302C | Provide first aid in remote situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5761 | HLTAP301B | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5749 | HLTAMBT301B | Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9310 | CHCAC318B | Work effectively with older people | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WC888 | CHCDIS301C | Work effectively with people with a disability | 85 | Unit of competency |
| WC843 | CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D036 | HLT21107 | Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYZ0 | HLT21015 | Certificate II in Medical Service First Response | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships