Canberra

Patient Transport Officer

A Patient Transport Officer transfers patients to medical care in non-urgent situations. You might take people from their home to hospital or move them from hospital to another medical facility. Patient Transport Officers often deal with clients who have chronic or non-acute illnesses. Their transport is usually pre-scheduled and not dealt with as an emergency.

Patient Transport Officers should have excellent personal skills and be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you are physically fit as some manual handling may be required. Patient Transport Officers must be able to follow correct procedures during their work day.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $59,020
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a patient transport officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT31120

Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT41120

Certificate IV in Health Care

Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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