Overview

HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response

Only available for group bookings.

The Certificate II in Medical Service First Response reflects the role of first medical response workers or volunteers who provide initial care to patients. These people provide basic first aid and emergency responses in the pre-hospital or out-of-hospital environment.

This course has been designed to equip you with the clinical skills and knowledge to perform first response roles in a range of sectors. Throughout this course you will gain skills to assist in decreasing scene times and increasing the standard of medical care and survivability of serviously injured casualties.

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a HLT21020 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response (Statement of Attainment).

Possible job outcomes may include:

Community based First Responder / Workplace First Responder
Emergency Medical Responder / EMS First Responder
Volunteer First Aider

Asset College is a recognised educational partner of the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC).

Entry Requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites required for entry to this course.

Students must be physically capable of responding to first aid emergency scenarios, including providing CPR to a manikin on the floor. Anyone in a wheelchair or with other disabilities that may impact their participation in these activities should contact us to discuss their individual circumstances before enrolling.

This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).

What will I need to provide to enrol?

Enrolment Form
USI
Photo Identification
Payment

Units of Competency

The Certificate II in Medical Service First Response course includes a total of 9 units. 5 core units and 4 elective units.

Core Units

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Elective Units

HLTAID013 Provide first aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources

You can view the full list of units available to study within this qualification on training.gov.au.

*If you wish to change one or more of your elective units please contact us. While we endeavour to be able to provide all options, changes to elective units cannot be guaranteed.

Delivery Options

This course is delivered over 5 days face to face plus online learning.

Course Fees

Fee-for-service
$1750

Minimum numbers apply for group bookings. Please contact us for a quote.