HLT41120

Certificate IV in Health Care

The HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care qualifies you for work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the private sector or Australian Defence Force. Over 12 months of study (plus clinical placement) you’ll learn how to respond to a full range of medical emergencies, then manage the incident scene. The course also covers infection controls, communication in complex situations, managing personal stress and safety.

Enquire now for the list of study units, enrolment dates, graduation outcomes. and pathways to further study.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Online

Average duration:
6 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Australian Defence Force Medic

$1,250 weekly pay

Aviation Medic

$1,300 weekly pay

Emergency Medical Dispatcher

$1,250 weekly pay

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

$1,300 weekly pay

Industrial Medic

$1,300 weekly pay

Patient Transport Officer

$1,150 weekly pay

Volunteer Ambulance Driver

Not available

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Critical Care Paramedic

$2,333 weekly pay

Flight Paramedic

$1,500 weekly pay

Intensive Care Paramedic

$2,333 weekly pay

Paramedic

$2,333 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.