Course Information
This course covers the workers who provide initial pre-hospital and out-of-hospital basic health care response and assessment to patients requiring urgent medical services. The provision of urgent clinical care includes providing basic life support. The qualification applies to people working in a variety of roles within the health care system. In Victoria, you may also partner with an Ambulance Attendant (Diploma qualified) to respond to non-urgent 000 calls for Ambulance Victoria.
This training builds your confidence and equips you with the skills to manage emergencies and provide immediate patient care.
This course is ideal for:
- Industrial medics.
- Mine site medics.
- Individuals seeking a career in the ambulance sector.
- Those aspiring to become paramedics.
- First responders working for NEPT providers at first aid events.
Knowledge and Skills developed
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Advanced first aid practices
- Advanced resuscitation including oxygen delivery and advanced airways
- Basic clinical care
- Healthcare legalities and ethics
- Working with other people and diverse groups
- Work Health and Safety Requirements
- Pain Management
- Ambulance Operations
- Communications and Stress Management
Units of Competency
(16 Units - 9 Core and 7 Electives)
Core
- 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
Electives
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
- HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
- HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
Bonus Unit
- PUAEME008 Provide pain management
The Australian Resuscitation Council advises that you should update your first aid every 3 years to maintain currency. They also advise that the CPR, Pain Management, and Advanced Resuscitation components of this course be updated every 12 months.
Award issued:
Upon successful completion of both the theoretical and practical assessments for this nationally recognised training, students will be awarded the qualification:
- HLT41120 - Certificate IV in Health Care
Course Delivery:
This course utilises a Mixed Mode format and requires the following:
- Online Learning Modules: these can take up to 12 months to complete, depending on your individual study commitment.
- Face-to-Face Practical Assessment: Two mandatory two-day and one mandatory one day practical assessment sessions are required.
- Practical Assessment Sessions are typically held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 5pm.
- Block 1 Practical Assessment Sessions are held in Melbourne and Newcastle.
- Block 2 Practical Assessment Sessions are held in Melbourne ONLY.
- Block 3 Practical Assessment Sessions are held in Melbourne and Newcastle.
- A documented clinical workplace placement of at least 80 hours of work, under clinical supervision in which you will be required to perform the activities outlined in your placement logbook.
- Course Enrolment Window: 1 year. You have a maximum of 1 year to complete both online and practical components.
- Assessments: Submitted through our online learning portal.
- Learning Materials: Provided via our online learning portal.
- Equipment: Provided for all practical assessments.
- Student Handbook: Read the Student Handbook here.
- Special Requirements:
- Perform CPR on adult and infant mannequins for at least 5 minutes each (physical activity).
- Ability to kneel on the floor for extended periods is required. If unable to do so, you may not be able to complete the course.
- Note this is a physical activity. You will be required to lift patients and stretchers into and out of an ambulance, wheelchairs and beds.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable including long pants and safety footwear for the activities.
- You will be required to organise your own clinical work placement.
- Some placement providers charge a fee for this service and may require you to obtain uniforms prior to your placement which will usually require safety footwear.
- Times for clinical placement may vary between providers and may require you to work shifts outside of normal working hours. Maximum shift time within any 24 hour period is 12 hours. Students on placement are not permitted to work between the hours of 2300 to 0500 hours. Placement shifts lengths may vary depending on the provider and supervision availability
Booking Practical Assessments
You can book your practical assessment sessions after completing the corresponding online modules:
- Practical Session 1: After completing the online modules for the following units:
- HLTAID014, HLTAID015, HLTAAP001, HLTINF006, HLTWHS002, HLTWHS006, PUAEME008
- Practical Session 2: After completing practical session 1 and the online modules for the following units:
- HLTOUT001, HLTOUT007, HLTOUT010, HLTWHS005
- Practical Session 3: After completing practical session 1 and 2 and the online modules for the following units:
- HLTAAP002, HLTOUT004, HLTOUT008
Prerequisite Units:
- You will be required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Skills Assessment as part of your enrolment process
- There are no additional prerequisite units
Learner Requirements
To complete this course, you will need:
- A computer or laptop with internet access.
- A web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
- A valid personal email address (shared addresses are not allowed). If you don't have one, consider creating a free Gmail account.
- Access to:
- A digital camera or phone with camera facilities
- A webcam or phone with video/audio facilities
- For practical session 2 & 3 you also will require a stethoscope.
All Registered Training Organisations are required, as a mandatory part of your enrolment process, to assess your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy (LLND) skills.
We administer these tests online to verify if you have the necessary skills to complete this course. If you successfully complete these tests, you will be automatically allowed to complete your enrolment and pay for your course.
If your LLND level does not meet the requirements for the course, we will contact you to discuss the steps forward depending on the level assessed. This may include additional pre-learning material or a referral to a specialist LLND service.
This course has been assessed as requiring the following LLND skill levels, which are defined by the frameworks linked below:
| Skill Area | Required Level |
|---|---|
| Learning | Level 3 |
| Reading | Level 3 |
| Writing | Level 3 |
| Oral Communication | Level 3 |
| Numeracy | Level 3 |
| Digital | Level 2 |
For more information on how these levels are defined, please see the official documents:
As this is an online course, if you are not sure about your digital skill level you can use the quick, free Digital Literacy Self-Assessment before you make your decision to enrol.
Why Choose 1SDO Training?
At 1SDO, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training and assessment. We offer a blended learning approach that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the benefits of face-to-face reinforcement and practical experience. This allows you to learn at your own pace while still receiving valuable hands-on training and expert guidance from our experienced trainers.
We take pride in delivering ASQA Nationally accredited first aid training courses in a friendly and accessible learning environment. This is supported by our average student rating of 4.9/5.0 across all of our feedback. We understand that every learner is unique, and we are committed to providing personalised support to help you achieve your learning goals and meet the required standards in your chosen course.
Our trainers are fully qualified, approachable, and possess a diverse range of industry experience. They are passionate about adult education and strive to help you feel confident in applying the skills you learn to real-world situations.
Cost
The cost of this industrial medic course is $4,850.00.
- 1st payment on enrolment: $970 (non-refundable)
- 2nd payment before end of week 8: $970
- 3rd payment before end of week 16: $970
- 4th payment before end of week 24: $970
- Final payment before end of week 32: $970
All payments must be made before your certificate will be issued.
If you are claiming recognition of prior learning or credit transfer you must have met the payment points above to attend the practical assessment sessions, please contact us to update your payment schedule to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What career opportunities does the Certificate IV in Health Care open up?
Graduates can work as Industrial Medics in mining or construction, Patient Transport Officers (PTO), or in event health services. It is also a pathway into the Diploma of Emergency Health Care.
Do I need to find my own clinical placement?
Yes, you are required to organise your own clinical work placement of at least 80 hours. This must be under clinical supervision to complete your logbook.
Can I pay for the course in instalments?
Yes, we offer a structured payment plan. An initial non-refundable enrolment fee is required, followed by four scheduled payments throughout the duration of your course.
Where are the practical assessments held?
Practical assessment blocks are held at our training centres in Cheltenham (Melbourne) and Bellbird (Newcastle). Note that Block 2 is currently only held in Melbourne.