HLT21112 - Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response
Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response
This qualification covers workers who provide first response care in line with Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. This involves provision of first aid care.
Occupational titles may include:
Community based first responder
Volunteer first aider
Emergency medical responder
EMS first responder
Workplace first responder
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
9 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
6 core units
3 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Relevant electives
Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following sample selection of electives may facilitate a pathway towards higher-level qualifications involving direct client care.
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately