About this course
Heed Health Education – A Paramedical College in Australia offers Nationally Recognised HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification (formerly known as HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science). Heed Health Education offers Diploma of Emergency Health Care in a unique model where graduates receive two qualifications (HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care as well as HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care).
This qualification can equip you with the skills to be working in the frontline of health care where you could be the first one to be called in to manage scene, treat medical emergencies and transport patients safely to the medical facilities. You could save a life!
Heed Health Education’s Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a popular educational pathway to become a Registered Paramedic through Bachelor Degree.
You will learn:
- valuable Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills delivered by Registered Paramedics and industry current trainers
- the required knowledge and skills to advance your career to become a Registered Paramedic
- on the job training through clinical placements (workplace training) in the Ambulance and Paramedic Industry
- to provide emergency response, assess, monitor and treat patients, manage scene and transport patients safely in emergency and non-emergency situations
Students enrolling in the combined course – HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care and HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care offered by Heed Health Education – may be eligible to receive payments from Services Australia (Centrelink). Please check your eligibility with Services Australia.
Delivery Method
Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification comprises of three phases as follows:
Phase 1: Self-paced Online Learning whereupon enrolment each student is provided electronic access to the Learning Management System (LMS) with a username and password to access learning resources including learner guide(s) and/or workbook(s) (where available), recorded lectures, link to live lectures/workshops and weekly support sessions, assessment information with submission links, supplementary information and readings, information on textbooks (where required) and any other relevant information required to complete the course. Through the LMS, the student accesses information for all the units of competency, submits the assessments tasks (except where a practical component is required to be completed in a Clinical Intensive Workshop and/or Clinical Placement as per the unit of competency), including evidence of Clinical Placements (e.g., completed logbooks), trainer and assessor feedback on the assessment submission and completion.
Phase 2: Face to Face Clinical Intensive Workshops incorporate live lectures, practical hands-on training, simulated emergency training scenarios, patient transportation, written and practical assessments as per the requirements of the units of competency. Clinical Intensive Workshops are structured in a manner that allows students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and theory gained into practice. Before attending the Clinical Workshops, students will be required to complete, submit and achieve a satisfactory result in some of the units of competency. This is to ensure students have a sound knowledge of the fundamental concepts when attending the Clinical Intensive Workshops.
Detailed information is provided to students upon enrolment through Heed Health Education’s LMS.
Phase 3: Clinical Placements will be required for hands-on supervised learning and practical experience in real-life emergency situations. Clinical Placements can begin as soon as the student has completed their first set of Clinical Intensive Workshops with Heed Health Education satisfactorily. Clinical Placements continue throughout the duration of the course. A supervised Clinical Placement must be logged for each student for a minimum of 160 hours when completing HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification.
Learn more about Clinical Placement by clicking here.
Job Outcomes with Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Ambulance Officer
- Provides patient care in accordance with clinical practice guidelines
- While complying with the driving standard requirements, transports patients safely.
Ambulance Transport Attendant
- Performs patient assessment and intervention on-road.
- Assesses the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with the guidelines.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) / Site (Mine) Medic
- Assists the Ambulance Transport Attendant in the care and management of the patient.
- Accurately and effectively relay clinical findings to the relevant referral point.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Provides basic life support/advances life support to a range of patients.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit.
Patient Transport Officer (PTO)
- Safely and efficiently transport patient under routine driving conditions.
- Establishes and maintains communication as required between driver and vehicle occupants.
Basic Life Support Medic
- Provides basic life support to a range of patients across various locations.
- Assists in the extrication of patients and provides patient assessment inclusive of vital signs survey.
Advanced Life Support Medic
- Provides basic and advanced life support to a range of patients including vital signs survey.
- Administers a range of medications which may include Schedule 8 medications.
Paramedic Assistant
- Provides non-emergency patient transport.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
Medic / Event Medic
- Provides basic and advances life support to a range of patients across various events e.g. sporting, racing and motorsports, concerts and music festivals, business functions, worksites, schools, fils, TV and stunts etc.
Entry Requirements:
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
Student holds one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s Licence (an OPEN licence is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
Reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate in the practical training and assessment activities and clinical placements. In particular students will be required to do the following:
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu vaccination
- COVID vaccination
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer/laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB/External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Clinical Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
A significant portion of the course is completed through online learning hence students are expected to have the following computer/digital skills:
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Please note Heed Health Education staff are not able to provide technical support regarding system setting and essential computer management and maintenance tasks.
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending on following factors: Average cost per textbook is $___. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
Qualification code and name
- HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care
- HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care
Course duration
Delivery method
- 1 x 2 day Foundation Skills Workshop
- 2 x 7 day Clinical Intensive Workshops, and
- 160 hours of Clinical Placement
Employment pathway
Academic pathway
Recognition
Nationally RecognisedAssessments
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit Transfer (CT)
Certification
Centrelink Assistance
Students enrolling in the combined course – HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care and HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care offered by Heed Education - may be eligible to receive payments from Services Australia (Centrelink). Please check your eligibility with Services Australia.
Packaging Rule
HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification consists of 17 units with 9 core and 8 elective units noted as follows:
Core Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
Course Delivery Structure
The course is delivered under a Blended Delivery model that entails Online learning, attending face-to-face Workshops and completing Clinical Placement.
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care course is delivered over three (3) terms. Each term is for the duration of six (6) months.
Term 1: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care*
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in a work environment
*After the completion of HLTWHS002 unit of competency, student is ready to attend a two (2) day face-to-face Foundation Skills Workshop in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Term 2: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
After the satisfactory completion of online tasks for the above mentioned units of competency, the student is ready to attend a seven (7) day face-to-face Clinical Intensive Workshop 1 in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Upon satisfactory completion of Clinical Intensive Workshop 1, student is ready to attend Clinical Placement.
- Duration: 60hrs Clinical Placement
Term 3: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003 Reflect and improve professional practice
After the satisfactory completion of online tasks for the above mentioned units of competency, the student is ready to attend a seven (7) day face-to-face Clinical Intensive Workshop 2 in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Upon satisfactory completion of Clinical Intensive Workshop 2, student is ready to attend Clinical Placement.
- Duration: 100hrs Clinical Placement
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s License (an OPEN license is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu plus any other vaccination as required by the employer organisation
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer/laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB/External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending the choice of e-text or textbook (hard copy).
Approximate textbook cost* is $500. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
*Textbook cost may vary at the discretion of the publisher.
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
Student holds one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s Licence (an OPEN licence is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
Reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate in the practical training and assessment activities and clinical placements. In particular students will be required to do the following:
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu vaccination
- COVID vaccination
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop / computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer / laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB / External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Clinical Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
A significant portion of the course is completed through online learning hence students are expected to have the following computer / digital skills:
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Please note Heed Health Education staff are not able to provide technical support regarding system setting and essential computer management and maintenance tasks.
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending on following factors: Average cost per textbook is $___. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
Full course fee: $12,900
Payment methods:
Heed Health Education is approved for VET Student Loans Program for HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care. Where a student is eligible to pay part of their tuition fee via VET Student Loan, the loan amount is paid directly to Heed Health Education by the government. The gap fee will be paid directly to Heed Health Education by the student.
Below is the schedule of the total course fees for each term and how this will be paid over the duration of your course:
All student loans and the loan fee are expected to be repaid back to the government via the income tax system when the student’s annual income exceeds the pre-determined repayment threshold.
If you do not qualify for a VET Student Loan, you are welcome to take up Heed Health Education’s flexible and convenient payment plan option explained below.
2. Full Fee-paying student
Where a student opts to pay course fee out of their pocket, Heed Health Education offers flexible and convenient (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) interest-free payment plans.
If you opt for the full fee-paying payment plan option, you will be required to pay an initial deposit of $1,000 and the balance in any of the following options:
- Option 1- $152.56/week x 78
- Option 2 – 305.15/fortnight x 39
- Option 3 – $661.11/month x 18
To discuss the most suitable payment method/option call us on 0422 964 333 or email: study@heededucation.com.au
Initial deposit paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Credit/Debit card* (Visa/Master).
Balance paid via Direct Deposit.
*An additional 3% surcharge on Credit/Debit card payments is applicable.
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About this course
Heed Health Education – A Paramedical College in Australia offers Nationally Recognised HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification (formerly known as HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science). Heed Health Education offers Diploma of Emergency Health Care in a unique model where graduates receive two qualifications (HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care as well as HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care).
This qualification can equip you with the skills to be working in the frontline of health care where you could be the first one to be called in to manage scene, treat medical emergencies and transport patients safely to the medical facilities. You could save a life!
Heed Health Education’s Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a popular educational pathway to become a Registered Paramedic through Bachelor Degree.
You will learn:
- valuable Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills delivered by Registered Paramedics and industry current trainers
- the required knowledge and skills to advance your career to become a Registered Paramedic
- on the job training through clinical placements (workplace training) in the Ambulance and Paramedic Industry
- to provide emergency response, assess, monitor and treat patients, manage scene and transport patients safely in emergency and non-emergency situations
Students enrolling in the combined course – HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care and HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care offered by Heed Health Education – may be eligible to receive payments from Services Australia (Centrelink). Please check your eligibility with Services Australia.
Delivery Method
Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification comprises of three phases as follows:
Phase 1: Self-paced Online Learning whereupon enrolment each student is provided electronic access to the Learning Management System (LMS) with a username and password to access learning resources including learner guide(s) and/or workbook(s) (where available), recorded lectures, link to live lectures/workshops and weekly support sessions, assessment information with submission links, supplementary information and readings, information on textbooks (where required) and any other relevant information required to complete the course. Through the LMS, the student accesses information for all the units of competency, submits the assessments tasks (except where a practical component is required to be completed in a Clinical Intensive Workshop and/or Clinical Placement as per the unit of competency), including evidence of Clinical Placements (e.g., completed logbooks), trainer and assessor feedback on the assessment submission and completion.
Phase 2: Face to Face Clinical Intensive Workshops incorporate live lectures, practical hands-on training, simulated emergency training scenarios, patient transportation, written and practical assessments as per the requirements of the units of competency. Clinical Intensive Workshops are structured in a manner that allows students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and theory gained into practice. Before attending the Clinical Workshops, students will be required to complete, submit and achieve a satisfactory result in some of the units of competency. This is to ensure students have a sound knowledge of the fundamental concepts when attending the Clinical Intensive Workshops.
Detailed information is provided to students upon enrolment through Heed Health Education’s LMS.
Phase 3: Clinical Placements will be required for hands-on supervised learning and practical experience in real-life emergency situations. Clinical Placements can begin as soon as the student has completed their first set of Clinical Intensive Workshops with Heed Health Education satisfactorily. Clinical Placements continue throughout the duration of the course. A supervised Clinical Placement must be logged for each student for a minimum of 160 hours when completing HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification.
Learn more about Clinical Placement by clicking here.
Job Outcomes with Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Ambulance Officer
- Provides patient care in accordance with clinical practice guidelines
- While complying with the driving standard requirements, transports patients safely.
Ambulance Transport Attendant
- Performs patient assessment and intervention on-road.
- Assesses the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with the guidelines.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) / Site (Mine) Medic
- Assists the Ambulance Transport Attendant in the care and management of the patient.
- Accurately and effectively relay clinical findings to the relevant referral point.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Provides basic life support/advances life support to a range of patients.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit.
Patient Transport Officer (PTO)
- Safely and efficiently transport patient under routine driving conditions.
- Establishes and maintains communication as required between driver and vehicle occupants.
Basic Life Support Medic
- Provides basic life support to a range of patients across various locations.
- Assists in the extrication of patients and provides patient assessment inclusive of vital signs survey.
Advanced Life Support Medic
- Provides basic and advanced life support to a range of patients including vital signs survey.
- Administers a range of medications which may include Schedule 8 medications.
Paramedic Assistant
- Provides non-emergency patient transport.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
Medic / Event Medic
- Provides basic and advances life support to a range of patients across various events e.g. sporting, racing and motorsports, concerts and music festivals, business functions, worksites, schools, fils, TV and stunts etc.
Entry Requirements:
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
Student holds one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s Licence (an OPEN licence is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
Reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate in the practical training and assessment activities and clinical placements. In particular students will be required to do the following:
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu vaccination
- COVID vaccination
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer/laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB/External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Clinical Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
A significant portion of the course is completed through online learning hence students are expected to have the following computer/digital skills:
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Please note Heed Health Education staff are not able to provide technical support regarding system setting and essential computer management and maintenance tasks.
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending on following factors: Average cost per textbook is $___. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
Qualification code and name
- HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care
- HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care
Course duration
Delivery method
- 1 x 2 day Foundation Skills Workshop
- 2 x 7 day Clinical Intensive Workshops, and
- 160 hours of Clinical Placement
Employment pathway
Academic pathway
Recognition
Nationally RecognisedAssessments
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit Transfer (CT)
Certification
Centrelink Assistance
Students enrolling in the combined course – HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care and HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care offered by Heed Education – may be eligible to receive payments from Services Australia (Centrelink). Please check your eligibility with Services Australia.
Packaging Rule
HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification consists of 17 units with 9 core and 8 elective units noted as follows:
Core Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
Course Delivery Structure
The course is delivered under a Blended Delivery model that entails Online learning, attending face-to-face Workshops and completing Clinical Placement.
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care course is delivered over three (3) terms. Each term is for the duration of six (6) months.
Term 1: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care*
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in a work environment
*After the completion of HLTWHS002 unit of competency, student is ready to attend a two (2) day face-to-face Foundation Skills Workshop in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Term 2: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
After the satisfactory completion of online tasks for the above mentioned units of competency, the student is ready to attend a seven (7) day face-to-face Clinical Intensive Workshop 1 in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Upon satisfactory completion of Clinical Intensive Workshop 1, student is ready to attend Clinical Placement.
- Duration: 60hrs Clinical Placement
Term 3: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003 Reflect and improve professional practice
After the satisfactory completion of online tasks for the above mentioned units of competency, the student is ready to attend a seven (7) day face-to-face Clinical Intensive Workshop 2 in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Upon satisfactory completion of Clinical Intensive Workshop 2, student is ready to attend Clinical Placement.
- Duration: 100hrs Clinical Placement
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s License (an OPEN license is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu plus any other vaccination as required by the employer organisation
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer/laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB/External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending the choice of e-text or textbook (hard copy).
Approximate textbook cost* is $500. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
*Textbook cost may vary at the discretion of the publisher.
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
Student holds one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s Licence (an OPEN licence is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
Reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate in the practical training and assessment activities and clinical placements. In particular students will be required to do the following:
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu vaccination
- COVID vaccination
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop / computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer / laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB / External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Clinical Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
A significant portion of the course is completed through online learning hence students are expected to have the following computer / digital skills:
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Please note Heed Health Education staff are not able to provide technical support regarding system setting and essential computer management and maintenance tasks.
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending on following factors: Average cost per textbook is $___. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
Full course fee: $12,900
Payment methods:
Heed Health Education is approved for VET Student Loans Program for HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care. Where a student is eligible to pay part of their tuition fee via VET Student Loan, the loan amount is paid directly to Heed Health Education by the government. The gap fee will be paid directly to Heed Health Education by the student.
Below is the schedule of the total course fees for each term and how this will be paid over the duration of your course:
All student loans and the loan fee are expected to be repaid back to the government via the income tax system when the student’s annual income exceeds the pre-determined repayment threshold.
If you do not qualify for a VET Student Loan, you are welcome to take up Heed Health Education’s flexible and convenient payment plan option explained below.
2. Full Fee-paying student
Where a student opts to pay course fee out of their pocket, Heed Health Education offers flexible and convenient (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) interest-free payment plans.
If you opt for the full fee-paying payment plan option, you will be required to pay an initial deposit of $1,000 and the balance in any of the following options:
- Option 1- $152.56/week x 78
- Option 2 – 305.15/fortnight x 39
- Option 3 – $661.11/month x 18
To discuss the most suitable payment method/option call us on 0422 964 333 or email: study@heededucation.com.au
Initial deposit paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Credit/Debit card* (Visa/Master).
Balance paid via Direct Deposit.
*An additional 3% surcharge on Credit/Debit card payments is applicable.
>>> Enrol Now by clicking on this Enrolment Application Form! <<<
About this course
Heed Health Education – A Paramedical College in Australia offers Nationally Recognised HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification (formerly known as HLT51015 Diploma of Paramedical Science). Heed Health Education offers Diploma of Emergency Health Care in a unique model where graduates receive two qualifications (HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care as well as HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care).
This qualification can equip you with the skills to be working in the frontline of health care where you could be the first one to be called in to manage scene, treat medical emergencies and transport patients safely to the medical facilities. You could save a life!
Heed Health Education’s Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a popular educational pathway to become a Registered Paramedic through Bachelor Degree.
You will learn:
- valuable Basic and Advanced Life Support Skills delivered by Registered Paramedics and industry current trainers
- the required knowledge and skills to advance your career to become a Registered Paramedic
- on the job training through clinical placements (workplace training) in the Ambulance and Paramedic Industry
- to provide emergency response, assess, monitor and treat patients, manage scene and transport patients safely in emergency and non-emergency situations
Students enrolling in the combined course – HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care and HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care offered by Heed Health Education – may be eligible to receive payments from Services Australia (Centrelink). Please check your eligibility with Services Australia.
Delivery Method
Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification comprises of three phases as follows:
Phase 1: Self-paced Online Learning whereupon enrolment each student is provided electronic access to the Learning Management System (LMS) with a username and password to access learning resources including learner guide(s) and/or workbook(s) (where available), recorded lectures, link to live lectures/workshops and weekly support sessions, assessment information with submission links, supplementary information and readings, information on textbooks (where required) and any other relevant information required to complete the course. Through the LMS, the student accesses information for all the units of competency, submits the assessments tasks (except where a practical component is required to be completed in a Clinical Intensive Workshop and/or Clinical Placement as per the unit of competency), including evidence of Clinical Placements (e.g., completed logbooks), trainer and assessor feedback on the assessment submission and completion.
Phase 2: Face to Face Clinical Intensive Workshops incorporate live lectures, practical hands-on training, simulated emergency training scenarios, patient transportation, written and practical assessments as per the requirements of the units of competency. Clinical Intensive Workshops are structured in a manner that allows students an opportunity to apply the knowledge and theory gained into practice. Before attending the Clinical Workshops, students will be required to complete, submit and achieve a satisfactory result in some of the units of competency. This is to ensure students have a sound knowledge of the fundamental concepts when attending the Clinical Intensive Workshops.
Detailed information is provided to students upon enrolment through Heed Health Education’s LMS.
Phase 3: Clinical Placements will be required for hands-on supervised learning and practical experience in real-life emergency situations. Clinical Placements can begin as soon as the student has completed their first set of Clinical Intensive Workshops with Heed Health Education satisfactorily. Clinical Placements continue throughout the duration of the course. A supervised Clinical Placement must be logged for each student for a minimum of 160 hours when completing HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification.
Learn more about Clinical Placement by clicking here.
Job Outcomes with Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Ambulance Officer
- Provides patient care in accordance with clinical practice guidelines
- While complying with the driving standard requirements, transports patients safely.
Ambulance Transport Attendant
- Performs patient assessment and intervention on-road.
- Assesses the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with the guidelines.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) / Site (Mine) Medic
- Assists the Ambulance Transport Attendant in the care and management of the patient.
- Accurately and effectively relay clinical findings to the relevant referral point.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Provides basic life support/advances life support to a range of patients.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit.
Patient Transport Officer (PTO)
- Safely and efficiently transport patient under routine driving conditions.
- Establishes and maintains communication as required between driver and vehicle occupants.
Basic Life Support Medic
- Provides basic life support to a range of patients across various locations.
- Assists in the extrication of patients and provides patient assessment inclusive of vital signs survey.
Advanced Life Support Medic
- Provides basic and advanced life support to a range of patients including vital signs survey.
- Administers a range of medications which may include Schedule 8 medications.
Paramedic Assistant
- Provides non-emergency patient transport.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
Medic / Event Medic
- Provides basic and advances life support to a range of patients across various events e.g. sporting, racing and motorsports, concerts and music festivals, business functions, worksites, schools, fils, TV and stunts etc.
Entry Requirements:
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
Student holds one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s Licence (an OPEN licence is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
Reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate in the practical training and assessment activities and clinical placements. In particular students will be required to do the following:
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu vaccination
- COVID vaccination
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer/laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB/External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Clinical Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
A significant portion of the course is completed through online learning hence students are expected to have the following computer/digital skills:
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Please note Heed Health Education staff are not able to provide technical support regarding system setting and essential computer management and maintenance tasks.
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending on following factors: Average cost per textbook is $___. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
Qualification code and name
- HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care
- HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care
Course duration
Delivery method
- 1 x 2 day Foundation Skills Workshop
- 2 x 7 day Clinical Intensive Workshops, and
- 160 hours of Clinical Placement
Employment pathway
Academic pathway
Recognition
Nationally RecognisedAssessments
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit Transfer (CT)
Certification
Centrelink Assistance
Students enrolling in the combined course – HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care and HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care offered by Heed Education - may be eligible to receive payments from Services Australia (Centrelink). Please check your eligibility with Services Australia.
Packaging Rule
HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification consists of 17 units with 9 core and 8 elective units noted as follows:
Core Units
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
Course Delivery Structure
The course is delivered under a Blended Delivery model that entails Online learning, attending face-to-face Workshops and completing Clinical Placement.
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care course is delivered over three (3) terms. Each term is for the duration of six (6) months.
Term 1: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care*
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in a work environment
*After the completion of HLTWHS002 unit of competency, student is ready to attend a two (2) day face-to-face Foundation Skills Workshop in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Term 2: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
After the satisfactory completion of online tasks for the above mentioned units of competency, the student is ready to attend a seven (7) day face-to-face Clinical Intensive Workshop 1 in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Upon satisfactory completion of Clinical Intensive Workshop 1, student is ready to attend Clinical Placement.
- Duration: 60hrs Clinical Placement
Term 3: Duration six (6) months
Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
- HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCPRP003 Reflect and improve professional practice
After the satisfactory completion of online tasks for the above mentioned units of competency, the student is ready to attend a seven (7) day face-to-face Clinical Intensive Workshop 2 in either QLD, NSW, VIC, WA or SA.
Upon satisfactory completion of Clinical Intensive Workshop 2, student is ready to attend Clinical Placement.
- Duration: 100hrs Clinical Placement
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s License (an OPEN license is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu plus any other vaccination as required by the employer organisation
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer/laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB/External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending the choice of e-text or textbook (hard copy).
Approximate textbook cost* is $500. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
*Textbook cost may vary at the discretion of the publisher.
Minimum Age
Minimum age entry requirement is 17 years.
Residency Requirements
Student holds one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship/Permanent Residency
- A valid visa for domestic study without study restrictions.
Driver’s License
Current and valid Driver’s Licence (an OPEN licence is preferable, however a reasonable adjustment throughout the assessment process is able to be undertaken for students with their “P” plates)
Physical Fitness
Reasonable level of physical fitness in order to participate in the practical training and assessment activities and clinical placements. In particular students will be required to do the following:
- Conducting patient assessment while kneeling on the floor and performing CPR.
- Lifting and transporting of equipment.
- Lifting of patients on spinal boards and stretchers.
- Transporting patients in and out of emergency vehicles and treating patients in the emergency vehicle that will require bending and stretching in limited spaces.
Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Before Clinical Placements
Before Clinical Placements evidence of:
- Current Working with Children’s check
- National Police Clearance
- Flu vaccination
- COVID vaccination
- Record of compliance with Immunisation requirements
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
To complete the course in a blended delivery format (online learning and classroom environment), student is required to have access to the following resources:
- A functional laptop / computer (Windows or Mac) with currently supported version of Windows or Mac Operating System
- Computer / laptop installed Microsoft office 2010 or above
- In-built speaker & microphone or external headsets
- Internet
- Smart phone
- Email address
- Backup device (USB / External hard drive) and/or cloud storage
- Any cables or chargers (when attending the sessions in a classroom environment)
Important Note for Clinical Workshop attendance: student is required to bring their own electronic device to the classroom as Heed Health Education does not provide electronic device.
Computer/Digital skills
A significant portion of the course is completed through online learning hence students are expected to have the following computer / digital skills:
- File Management: create and manage computer files (Microsoft Office, PDF documents, audio, video files etc.) including how to find, download, copy, rename, recover, print, scan and organize your files.
- Use of internet and email (including selecting and using web browsers, and using email).
- Use of cloud storage solutions (For e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive).
Please note Heed Health Education staff are not able to provide technical support regarding system setting and essential computer management and maintenance tasks.
Textbook requirements
Textbook purchase is required for some units from the nominated suppliers to complete a course with Heed Health Education. The total cost will vary depending on following factors: Average cost per textbook is $___. Textbook purchase information (discount codes if applicable, supplier detail etc.) is provided at the time of enrolment.
Full course fee: $12,900
Payment methods:
Heed Health Education is approved for VET Student Loans Program for HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care. Where a student is eligible to pay part of their tuition fee via VET Student Loan, the loan amount is paid directly to Heed Health Education by the government. The gap fee will be paid directly to Heed Health Education by the student.
Below is the schedule of the total course fees for each term and how this will be paid over the duration of your course:
All student loans and the loan fee are expected to be repaid back to the government via the income tax system when the student’s annual income exceeds the pre-determined repayment threshold.
If you do not qualify for a VET Student Loan, you are welcome to take up Heed Health Education’s flexible and convenient payment plan option explained below.
2. Full Fee-paying student
Where a student opts to pay course fee out of their pocket, Heed Health Education offers flexible and convenient (weekly/fortnightly/monthly) interest-free payment plans.
If you opt for the full fee-paying payment plan option, you will be required to pay an initial deposit of $1,000 and the balance in any of the following options:
- Option 1- $152.56/week x 78
- Option 2 – 305.15/fortnight x 39
- Option 3 – $661.11/month x 18
To discuss the most suitable payment method/option call us on 0422 964 333 or email: study@heededucation.com.au
Initial deposit paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Credit/Debit card* (Visa/Master).
Balance paid via Direct Deposit.
*An additional 3% surcharge on Credit/Debit card payments is applicable.
>>> Enrol Now by clicking on this Enrolment Application Form! <<<
Heed Health Education is approved for VET Student Loans Program for HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health care. Where a student is eligible to pay part of their tuition fee via VET Student Loan (VSL), the loan amount is paid directly to Heed Health Education by the government. The gap fee will be paid directly to Heed Health Education by the student.
Student MUST download and read this Student Handbook BEFORE proceeding with enrolment application for detailed information on enrolment procedure, fees and charges, student support and course progression, assessment, and rights and responsibilities.
For further VSL Information click here.
For the Schedule of Tuition Fee click here.
>>> Enrol Now by clicking on this Enrolment Application Form here! <<<
Job Outcomes with Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Ambulance Officer
- Provides patient care in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.
- While complying with the driving standard requirements, transports patients safely.
Ambulance Transport Attendant
- Performs patient assessment and intervention on-road.
- Assesses the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with the guidelines.
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) / Site (Mine) Medic
- Assists the Ambulance Transport Attendant in the care and management of the patient.
- Accurately and effectively relay clinical findings to the relevant referral point.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Provides basic life support/advances life support to a range of patients.
- Applies appropriate treatment pathways for patients whilst in transit.
Patient Transport Officer (PTO)
- Safely and efficiently transport patient under routine driving conditions.
- Establishes and maintains communication as required between driver and vehicle occupants.
Basic Life Support Medic
- Provides basic life support to a range of patients across various locations.
- Assists in the extrication of patients and provides patient assessment inclusive of vital signs survey.
Advanced Life Support Medic
- Provides basic and advanced life support to a range of patients including vital signs survey.
- Administers a range of medications which may include Schedule 8 medications.
Paramedic Assistant
- Provides non-emergency patient transport. Applies appropriate treatment pathways for.
- Apply appropriate treatment pathways to patients whilst in transit to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
Medic / Event Medic
- Provides basic and advances life support to a range of patients across various events e.g. sporting, racing and motorsports, concerts and music festivals, business functions, worksites, schools, fils, TV and stunts etc.
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Scholarship Programs
Scholarship One
Financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage scholarship
The purpose of the Heed Health Education’s financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage scholarship is to offer educational support to those impacted on their ability to achieve their full potential to commence study at Heed Health Education in Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification and aimed at those students who foster the will to have a positive impact on the world.To be eligible you must:
- be an Australian Citizen, or Permanent Resident
- be experiencing financial hardship and education disadvantage
- be residing in Australia
- be available to start the course within 30-60 days of scholarship offer
- have not completed the requirements of Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Closing Date: 7 November 2022
Award Details:
Value: This scholarship is valued at $3,000 payable towards Diploma of Emergency Health
Scholarship Two
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship
The purpose of the Heed Health Education’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship is to offer educational support to individuals commencing study at Heed Health Education in Diploma of Emergency Health Care qualification and aimed at those students who foster the will to have a positive impact on the world.To be eligible you must:
- be an Australian Citizen, or Permanent Resident
- be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- be residing in Australia
- be available to start the course within 30-60 days of scholarship offer
- have not completed the requirements of Diploma of Emergency Health Care
Closing Date: 7 November 2022
Award Details:
Value: This scholarship is valued at $3,000 payable towards Diploma of Emergency Health
Terms and conditions:
- Applications, including any supporting documentation, must be completed and submitted by the closing date.
- Heed Health Education’s Management team will review the applications and the CEO of Heed Health Education will determine the recipient/s of the scholarship.
- The decision will be made on the basis of merit.
- Successful applicants will need to use the scholarship for a start date within 30 to 60 days from the date of receiving the scholarship offer, normal payment terms and conditions apply for the balance owing for payment on the course.
- Student must meet the suitability requirements for completing the course including successful completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test if applicable.
- Student must comply with the terms and conditions that apply to all students, please see the student handbook on the Heed Health Education website.
- Heed Health Education reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.
- Any false or misleading information would lead to cancellation of scholarship at any time.
If you would be interested in applying for any of the above-mentioned Scholarship Programs, then write an email to: study@heededucation.com.au
Mention the Scholarship Program name ‘Financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage scholarship’ or ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship’ in your email for the application information.
