Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

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National code: HLT31120 Certificate (TAFE) Wantirna Send me a link to this course

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.

Duration

10 weeks full-time

Intakes

Wantirna (February, April, 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 (combination of online and face-to-face) utilising online tutorials and face-to-face practical classes for 10 weeks.

Assessment methods will include:

Direct observation/practical demonstration
Verbal question/answer
Written activities including tests
Role play
Case study
Driving assessment

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.

Course structure

To gain the Certificate III Non Emergency Patient Transport qualification, students must complete and be deemed competent in 11 core units and 2 elective units.

Units of study

Core Units:

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)

Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)

Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)

Provide first aid (HLTAID011)

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006)

Implement safe access and egress (HLTOUT001)

Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions (HLTOUT007)

Communicate in complex situations to support health care (HLTOUT010)

Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)

Conduct manual tasks safely (HLTWHS005)

Manage personal stressors in the work environment (HLTWHS006)

Elective Units:

Provide advanced first aid (HLTAID014)

Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (HLTAID015)

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.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport Estimated course fees for 2023*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$4,530	$970	$194

Estimated course fees for 2023*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$4,530

$970

$194

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 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth 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.

Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.

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.

Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 534.

Entry requirements

Current Australian driver’s license (Probationary accepted). However, a full Victorian driver’s licence is required for a vocational outcome. Learners Permits will not be accepted.
Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.