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HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
National Recognised Training Organisation
RTO: #90774

HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

Course Description

This Emergency Medical First Response program meets industry requirements for Occupational First Aid.  A highly practical and interactive program, it provides the knowledge and skills for Medical Service Responders who require the ability to respond, assess, manage, extricate and transport persons involved in traumatic and life threatening incidents in rural and remote situations. 

This program is suitable for people working in industry who may be required to provide, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.

The aim of this program is to decrease scene times and increase the standard of medical care and the survivability of seriously injured casualties. This program has been a success across a range of industries and has had a positive impact on teams and individuals.

Units of Competency

This course consists of:

Core Units

  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention control
  • HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  • HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Elective Units (recommended)

  • HLTAID013 Provide First aid in remote or isolated site
  • HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy^
  • HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources
^These units have pre-requisite requirements.

This qualification can be customised and contextualised with alternate elective units in line with packaging rules for specific groups.  Contact Us to find out more. 

Course Outline

  • Provide First Aid 
  • On-scene Stabilisation, Prioritisation and Communication
  • Trauma and Scene Management
  • Specialised Life Support Equipment
  • Improvised Casualty Management Techniques
  • Dealing with personal stresses
  • Spinal Care, Casualty Packaging and Transportation

Mode of Delivery

This course will be delivered as a blend of distance/online and face-to-face learning and assessment.

Please note that our public training is conducted in the Illawarra region for all available dates. Any changes to this will be specified above, next to the date option. 

For group bookings we can deliver this course at your location (click “Get a Quote” to find out more).

Duration*

This course is scheduled for:

Distance/online learning and assessment and 5 days of face-to-face practical demonstrations. Additional days required depending on electives chosen.

Student's should allow approximately 6 months to complete this course.

Pre-Requisite and Entry Requirements

Students holding a previous certification for the unit of competency and are seeking recognition must supply their credential at the time of enrolment.

Students must have language, literacy and numeracy skills (LLN) to interpret and apply relevant information to commence learning in this program. An LLN assessment may be conducted upon receipt of enrolment application to ensure each student has the appropriate level of skills required to undertake this course.

^HLTAID011 Provide first aid is a formal pre-requisite for HLTAID015 and is covered within this program.

Certification

Students who successfully complete this course and demonstrate competence will receive a nationally recognised qualification testamur and records of results statement under the Australian Qualifications Framework. The certification will be issued by Risk Response & Rescue (RTO 90774).

Cost

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart & Skilled program. Concessions or partial/full exemptions may apply for eligible participants. For more information Contact Us.

  • For individual and group bookings please click “Get a Quote” to find out more or Contact Us.
  • Full course price $3,610. Concessions or partial/full exemptions may apply for eligible participants. 

Course Inclusions

All course materials, handouts and personal protective equipment will be provided.

Student Requirements

We are committed to providing participants with a realistic training experience that mirrors the challenges faced in the field of Emergency Response.

This course will require participants to demonstrate a comprehensive range of physical and mental abilities essential for responding to potentially traumatic and life-threatening incidents. Some of the course material includes physically and emotionally challenging situations as well as potentially triggering content. It is important that we highlight that throughout the course, fake blood, fake wounds (moulage) and live casualties are used. 

Successful participation and completion will require participants to have the below: 

  • The physical ability to perform at least two (2) minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor; 

  • The ability to kneel and squat for long periods of time to access, treat and monitor casualties; 

  • Attention to detail as well as conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving skills; 

  • The ability to manage multiple tasks, such as handling equipment and communicating with team members; 

  • The ability to carry equipment, sometimes for long periods of time and up stairs; 

  • The mental resilience to stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations; 

  • The physical ability to carry a 70-100kg person and/or dummy as part of an extrication team; 

  • Freedom from medical conditions that could impair the safety of oneself or others during rescue scenarios. 

Students must wear appropriate clothing and footwear when attending face-to-face sessions.

Refer to the Participant Information Handbook for information about our policies and procedures.

Additional Information

First aid training must be updated every 3 years. CPR is required to be reassessed every 12 months.

For more information about the NSW Government Smart and Skilled program, or for eligibility enquiries click here.

*Learning and assessment hours will vary depending on your existing skills, underpinning knowledge and prior experience and your commitment to your learning and practical application of activities.

Note: This program is designed for persons working in industry. For persons with no industry experience durations will differ.