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Australian Paramedical College

HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care

The HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care is an entry-level qualification that is the first step to becoming a first responder or paramedic.

If you’re drawn to a rewarding career as a frontline first responder and want to gain a solid foundation of medical knowledge and practical skills while building your confidence, the HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care is the course for you.

You’ll get a fundamental understanding of medical terminology and practical experience of assessing and managing a scene, communicating with patients and delivering basic clinical care.

This Certificate IV is the perfect starting point for those that want to be frontline emergency workers. Graduates of the course are qualified to go straight into working as an Ambulance Transport Attendant or private medic, or can continue their studies with a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or university degree to become a paramedic.


Clinical workshops

During the HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care training, you’ll complete a 7-day clinical workshop.

Workshops can be taken at the Australian Paramedical College HQ on the Queensland Gold Coast, or at dedicated training locations in NSW, WA, or VIC.

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Delivery mode:
Online / On Campus

Average duration:
18 months

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Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

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Entry Requirements

  • Age: Be at least 16 years of age (parental consent required if under 18)
  • Education: At least year-10 high-school or equivalent
  • Residency: Be an AUS/NZ citizen, AUS PR, or hold an approved temporary visa
  • Driver’s license: Hold a current driver’s license (at least Ls in QLD, otherwise at least Ps)
  • Technology: Have regular access to a computer and internet, and be comfortable with online study and assessments

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

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Average Salary

This course can help you progress to:

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$2,333 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay
$2,333 weekly pay
$2,333 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

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About this provider

Australian Paramedical College have built a large team of educators and support staff and offer training locations around Australia to assist their students throughout their training. They specialise in creating pathways to university that allow their students to one day become paramedics.

Operating since: 2011
Legal name: Industry Pathways Pty Ltd
RTO code: 32513

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