Emergency Medical Technician Courses
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides urgent care, assesses patients, and stabilises them before transport to medical facilities.
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How do I become a Emergency Medical Technician
Get qualified to work as a Emergency Medical Technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
HLT51020
Duration
6 days - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Do you want to become a registered Ambulance Paramedic? The HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a first step toward this rewarding career. The course begins with the essentials skills and knowledge you need to work in the Australian health care system, keeping yourself safe, using correct medical terminology, and applying infection controls. You’ll then learn how to recognise healthy body systems, respond to behaviours of concern, communicate with people at all levels, and deliver standard clinic...
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Duration
6 days - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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HLT41120
Duration
3 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
The HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care qualifies you for work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the private sector or Australian Defence Force. Over 12 months of study (plus clinical placement) you’ll learn how to respond to a full range of medical emergencies, then manage the incident scene. The course also covers infection controls, communication in complex situations, managing personal stress and safety.
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Duration
3 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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HLTAID015
Duration
Half day - 4 days
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
Need to update your advanced CPR and O2 certs? HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy is an accredited short-course that is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). During your studies you will be learning how to respond to emergency situations and perform life saving resuscitation procedures, while employing specialised equipment and the ACR guidelines. The course covers: delivering oxygen therapy using a pulse oximeter, performing single and two-rescuer CPR, monitor...
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Duration
Half day - 4 days
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online
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HLT41115
The HLT41115 Certificate IV in Health Care qualifies you for work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the private sector or Australian Defence Force. Over 12 months of study (plus clinical placement) you’ll learn how to respond to a full range of medical emergencies, then manage the incident scene. The course also covers infection controls, communication in complex situations, managing personal stress and safety.
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How much does an Emergency Medical Technician earn?
In Australia, a full time Emergency Medical Technician generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Emergency Medical Technician?
There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 19,700 people working in this job role in Australia compared to 12,400 five years ago. Emergency Medical Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Emergency Medical Technician?
If a career as an Emergency Medical Technician interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Paramedical Science. This course covers basic life support techniques and strategies for transporting patients to a medical facility. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Health Care.
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An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides health care in emergency situations. You might work for an ambulance service and respond to 000 calls or you might work for another rescue service provider. Emergency Medical Technicians assess a patient’s needs on scene and attempt to stabilise them before transport to a hospital or medical facility. You may administer life saving treatment such as CPR.
Emergency Medical Technicians should be excellent communicators and have strong personal skills. You’ll need to be able to remain calm in difficult situations and make decisions quickly. Emergency Medical Technicians may have to work a range of shifts including weekends and public holidays.
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