Transport patients
Units of Competency Codes
HLTOUT006 + HLTOUT007
Recognition
Cost
$2,000
Unit of Competency Code
Recognition
Payment Plan
$111 per week
About this combined course
HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transport vehicle occupants to and from a health care facility or service under emergency circumstances. This includes patients, crew, emergency service and other workers, relatives and assistance animals. The unit includes skills for loading, driving and unloading a vehicle safely, and for checking vehicles and equipment in order to restock and remedy faults.
This unit applies to pre-hospital and out-of-hospital health care workers.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
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HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions unit describes the skills and knowledge required to load, unload and drive vehicles safely to transport vehicle occupants to and from a facility or service in non-emergency conditions. It includes using communication equipment and checking vehicles and equipment in order to restock and remedy faults.
This unit applies to pre-hospital and out-of-hospital health care workers.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes of practice.
Enrol in Heed Health Education’s Emergency and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Course to gain essential skills for patient transport. Our nationally recognised Patient Transport Course includes the “Transport Non-Emergency Patients Under Operational Conditions” and “Transport Emergency Patients” units, ensuring you are well-prepared for real-world scenarios. Start your journey today with our comprehensive course offered in a blended delivery model that includes online learning and practical training.
Key tags: non-emergency patient transport course online, national patient transport course, transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions unit
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.
Units of Competency code and name
HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients and HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
Course duration
6 months
Delivery method
Blended online with face-to-face Clinical Workshop
Employment pathway
Emergency / Non-emergency Patient Transport Officer
Academic pathway
Diploma of Emergency Health Care / Undergrad / Postgrad degree in Para-medicine / Paramedical Science
Recognition
Assessments
Assessment tasks include and are often a combination but are not limited to the following – written question and answers, case studies/role play, project completion, practical exercises/performance tasks, report writing, online tests/quiz, face-to-face clinical intensive workshop.
Certification
Following the successful completion of the program, Statement of Attainment will be issued in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) by Heed Education with provider number 45064.
Unit Delivery Structure
The course is delivered under a blended delivery model that entails online learning, attending face-to-face clinical workshops and completing clinical placement.
Step 1: Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTOUT004 Assess and deliver basic clinical care (import)
- HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
Step 1: Student completes and achieves a satisfactory result for the theory section in an online learning environment.
Step 2: Student is now ready to attend Clinical Workshop for 1 day.
Step 2: Student is now ready to attend clinical intensive workshop
- Clinical Workshop – Duration: 7 days (Monday – Sunday)
Step 3: Upon satisfactory completion of clinical intensive workshop, student is ready to attend clinical placement
- 80hrs clinical placement
Step 4: Student completes the following units in an online learning environment:
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in the health or community services (import)
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships
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 First Aid Certificate
Prior Skills
Clinical experience in actively treating patients while transporting.
Language Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Proficiency in English and possess a sound level of literacy and numeracy
Computer specification and requirement
- 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)
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 not required for these units.
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.
Heed Health Education offers flexible and convenient payment plan to all enrolling students.
The course fee paid in the following manner:
- Low initial deposit paid via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Credit/Debit card** (Visa or Master); and
- Option to pay the balance fee in Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly instalments via direct deposit.
To discuss the most suitable payment plan option call us on 0422 964 333.
*An additional 3% surcharge on Credit/Debit card payment is applicable.
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