Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
The Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is a nationally accredited course that equips you to work in one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia.
Gain the skills and knowledge to provide safe, non-emergency transport and care for patients suffering from an illness or disability. Develop the confidence to deliver first aid, drive non-emergency vehicles, provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe patient transfers.
On completion, you’ll be ready to seek employment at organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctors and Ambulance Victoria, or at local hospitals and private companies outsourcing non-emergency patient transport.
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Duration
6 months - combination of classes at Swinburne Wantirna Campus and Best Practice, Vermont.
Intakes
External Venue (February, July, October) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport will be delivered using a blended learning framework (predominantly online as well as face-to-face).
- Face-to-face delivery may include:
- Direct observation/practical demonstration
- Verbal question/answer
- Written activities including tests
- Role play
- Case study
- Driving assessment
- Industry based observation
- Students will be required to attend Swinburne’s Wantirna Campus, as well as Best Practice Training Centre at Vermont in Victoria.
View further information around course commencement dates and locations.
Course structure
To gain the Certificate III Non-Emergency Patient Transport qualification, students must complete and be deemed competent in 13 units (8 core units and 5 elective units)
Units of study
Core units
Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
Follow procedures for routine safe removal of patient (HLTAMB001)
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions (HLTAMB014)
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
Elective units
Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID006)
Provide advanced resuscitation techniques (HLTAID007)
Manage a routine non-emergency scene (HLTAMB011)
Manage personal stressors in the work environment (HLTWHS006)
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Learners undertaking this course are able to seek employment as non-emergency patient transport workers for organisations such as Royal Flying Doctors, Ambulance Victoria, local hospitals and private companies outsourcing non-emergency patient transport.
Aims and objectives
This qualification reflects the role of workers such as non-emergency patient transport officers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport. Workers in this role provide appropriate patient assessment, follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service and the time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport.
Graduate skills
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to be able to safely transport and care for patients requiring Non-Emergency transportation.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient TransportEstimated course fees for 2020* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $3,870 | $670 | $134 |
Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria. Concession rates usually provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 477.
Entry requirements
Students must hold a full Victorian drivers licence, Learners and Probationary licences will not be accepted.
How to apply
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059