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HLT51020

Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Vocational Education and Training

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 clinical care across a range of settings. The course also covers: managing a scene, responding to major incidents, safe lifting and carrying, transporting emergency patients, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, paramedic career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.

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Study mode

Online, On Campus, Blended

Duration

6 days - 24 months

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Skills Shortage

This course trains you for a role where skilled workers are in demand in Australia.

Work Placement

Students gain real-world experience through work placements under qualified supervision.

Industry-relevant

Learn skills employers need through industry-informed training.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements may vary by provider.

There are no formal academic requirements

Course fees

Fees can vary as they are set by individual training providers. The final cost will depend on your location, delivery method, and your eligibility for financial support.

Course fee

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Career opportunities

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Healthcare

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