Certificate IV in Health Care

Qualification Code & Name: HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care

Course Duration: Approx. 18 months (flexible study)

Delivery Method: Online learning + 7-day Clinical Intensive Workshop + 80 hours Clinical Placement

Employment Pathway: Ambulance Officer, Patient Transport Officer, Basic Life Support Medic, Emergency Services Officer (ESO), Industrial Medic, Oil & Gas Medic, Defence Medic, Remote / Event Medic

Academic Pathway: The Certificate IV in Health Care 

Recognition: Nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training Qualification

Assessments: Written tasks, online quizzes, role play, case studies, projects, practical workshops, clinical placement evaluations

Expected Study Hours: Approx. 1684

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): Available — based on prior work or life experience

Credit Transfer: Available — units completed with other RTOs recognised

Certification: AQF Certificate IV in Health Care issued by Heed Health Education (RTO 45064)

AUSTUDY/ABSTUDY/Youth Allowance: Approved (check eligibility with Services Australia)

Core Units (9):

• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
• HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care
• HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
• HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care
• HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Elective Units (7):

• BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships
• BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 
• HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
• HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

1. BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
2. HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status 
3. CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 
4. HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care
5. HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
6. HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
7. HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress 
8. HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions 
9. HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
10. HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care 
11. HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
12. CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 
13. Clinical Intensive Workshop (7 Days) + can now complete 80 hours of clinical placement.
14. CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
15. CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
16. HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
17. BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships

Minimum Age: 17 years

Residency: Australian Citizen, PR, or eligible visa for domestic study

Driver’s Licence: Valid (open licence preferred, P plates acceptable)

Physical Fitness: Must be capable of patient handling, CPR on floor, lifting equipment/patients, and working in confined spaces

Certificates & Clearances:

Current CPR & First Aid Certificate

Working with Children’s Check

National Police Clearance

Vaccinations as required (e.g. flu, COVID, employer-specific)

LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy, Digital) Skills Assessment: Required prior to enrolment

Technology Requirements: Laptop/PC, MS Office 2010+, internet, smartphone, email, backup storage, headset/speakers

Textbooks: Approx. $500 (e-text or hard copy, supplier details provided at enrolment)

Assessment tasks are varied and designed to simulate real workplace conditions:

Clinical placement evaluations

Written questions & answers

Online tests & quizzes

Case studies & scenarios

Role plays & project work

Practical workshop assessments

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive:

Issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) by Heed Health Education, RTO 45064

Certificate IV in Health Care (HLT41120)

Record of Results (listing units completed)

• Interest-free payment plan, course fee: $5,625    
• Paying in full, course fee: $5,312.50    

• Option 1 – $80/week x 60    
• Option 2 – $160/fortnight x 30    
• Option 3 – $320/month x 15