Do you want to become a registered Ambulance Paramedic? The HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a first step toward this rewarding career. The course begins with the essentials skills and knowledge you need to work in the Australian health care system, keeping yourself safe, using correct medical terminology, and applying infection controls. You’ll then learn how to recognise healthy body systems, respond to behaviours of concern, communicate with people at all levels, and deliver standard clinical care across a range of settings. The course also covers: managing a scene, responding to major incidents, safe lifting and carrying, transporting emergency patients, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, paramedic career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Emergency Health Care vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care will prepare you for the following roles.
An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides on-site health care to people in emergency situations. You’ll respond to 000 calls and assess a patient’s n...
An Emergency Medical Dispatcher answers emergency calls for assistance and sends ambulance crews to respond. You’ll find out information about the...
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides health care in emergency situations. You might work for an ambulance service and respond to 000 call...
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