HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
Course Overview
The Certificate II in Medical Service First Response 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.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Structure
To receive this qualification you must successfully complete this course, you must satisfactorily complete all course assessment requirements.
9 units, 5 core and 4 electives.
Duration
The expected completion time is 5 Days.
This time period is inclusive of all teaching, learning and assessment activities required to achieve course outcomes.
Pre-requisites
There are no formal pre-requisites required for entry into this qualification.
RTO Entry Requirements
Students must satisfactorily complete a language, numeracy and literacy assessment prior to or on course commencement to assess capacity to meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the course.
Students will also need to have the physical capacity to undertake the practical components of this course.
Delivery
Delivery modes include classroom lead training sessions and written assessments.
Training
The course is facilitated by a highly experienced training team, and includes trainer presentations, small group work, and lots of opportunity for practical hands on activities.
Assessment
A range of assessment methods are used to monitor student progress and assess competence. Knowledge checks and practical skill demonstrations are used across all units, some units also require written activities to be completed. Throughout the course trainers are available to assist and support students in their learning journey and in the completion of assessment requirements.
Employment Outcomes
Students who are successful in gaining this qualification can expect to be eligible for jobs in the emergency response sector within the mining and resources industry.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College is committed to recognising knowledge and skills acquired through work experience, education, training and life experiences. Call our Training Department on 07 5343 3058 for a personalised RPL kit.
Course resources required
Prior to course commencement students will be informed of any specialist clothing, footwear, equipment or materials required for the course.
Fees
Qualification fee - $1,500
Please note certification will not be issued until all course fees have been paid.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
All students need to have a USI to be able to enrol onto this course. The USI is available online at no cost and will stay with you for life. You can apply for your USI prior to the course at www.usi.gov.au or Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College can apply on your behalf. More information about applying for a USI will be provided at enrolment.
