Advanced Diploma in Peramedical Science

This qualification covers workers employed by State Ambulance authorities to provide advanced emergency care and transport services. Occupational titles for this role may include:

Intensive care paramedic

Mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic

Pre-requisite requirements

The following compulsory competency units from the Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) are pre-requisites for entry to this qualification:

• HLTAMBAS501A Conduct clinical assessment
• HLTAMBCR502A Deliver standard clinical care
• HLTAMBFC402B Communicate in complex or difficult situations
• HLTAMBPD401B Manage personal stressors in the work environment
• HLTAMBAE501B Implement safe access and egress in an emergency
• HLTAMBSC401A Manage routine scene and promote public safety
• HLTHIR402B Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
• HLTOHS456A Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work

Ninve Competency Units are Required for this Qualification, Including:

All Seven Compulsory Units

Two Eelective Units

A wide range of elective units is available and may include:

• Relevant electives listed below the compulsory units for this qualification
• Competency units available at Certificate Advanced Diploma level in the Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
• The elective competency units may be selected from other relevant Training

 

Package units available at Advanced Diploma

All 7 compulsory units

• HLTAMBAS604A Conduct advanced clinical assessment
• HLTAMBCR603A Deliver intensive clinical care
• HLTAMBCR504B Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment
• HLTHIR506B Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
• HLTAMBT402B Transport emergency clients
• HLTAMBSC503A Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency
• HLTAMBAE504B Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening
• situations

ELECTIVE UNITS

Elective competency units may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above.

The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific work environments.

Seven Elective Units

Work in culturally diverse and Indigenous communities

• HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

Rescue work

• PUASAR001A Participate in a rescue operation
• (Please note PUASAR001A has the following pre-/co-requisites:
• PUAEME001A Provide emergency care (Pre-requisite)
• PUATEA001A Work in a team (Co-requisite)
• PUAFIR201A Prevent injury (Fire Specific requirement)

Pre-requisite for PUAEME001A:

• PUASAR002A Undertake road accident rescue
• PUAEME002A Manage injuries at emergency incident (Pre-requisite)
• PUASAR003A Undertake technical rescue
• PUASAR002A Undertake road accident rescue (Pre-requisite)
• PUASAR004A Undertake vertical rescue
• PUATEA002A Work autonomously (Co-requisite)
• PUASAR005A Undertake confined space rescue
• PUAFIR307A Monitor hazardous atmospheres (Fire Specific Requirement)

 

Co-requisite:

• PUASAR006A Undertake trench rescue
• PUASAR007A Undertake structural collapse rescue
• PUATEA002A Work autonomously (Co-requisite)
• PUASAR008A Search as a member of a land search team
• PUAFIR201A Prevent injury (Fire Specific requirement) (Pre-requisite)
• PUATEA001A Work in a team (Co-requisite)
• PUASAR009A Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
• PUAEME001A Provide emergency care (Pre-requisite)
• PUATEA001A Work in a team (Co-requisite)

 

Training and assessment

• TAADEL301A Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
• TAADEL401A Plan and organise group-based delivery
• TAADEL402A Facilitate group-based learning
• TAAASS301A Contribute to assessment
• TAAASS401A Plan and organise assessment
• TAAASS402A Assess competence

 

Management and administration

• BSBCMN305A Organise workplace information
• BSBCMN306A Produce business documents
• HLTAMBC403B Coordinate resources
• HLTAMBMA601B Manage ambulance operations
• HLTAMBMA602B Supervise on-road operations
• HLTAMBSC502B Manage the scene of a special event
• HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment

Research and analysis:

BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research information

Entry requirements:

»	Are capable of successfully completing the course.
»	Hold a current full, unrestricted Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence, or an International Licence.
»	Have a Police check undertaken.
»	Hold a current Advanced First Aid for at least 12months or Higher
»	Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Recognition of prior learning may be available based on skills and knowledge acquired by the applicant through previous study, as in articulation, formal and informal learning, or from work and/or life experiences.

The student is responsible for all costs incurred in providing the required information for entry into the course, the medical and/or physical capacity if required.

Application must be received 30 days prior to the commencement of the course.

Course Delivery:

This course will be delivered and assessed via a number of methods which may include:

• Online
• DVD
• Simulation - Computer and live
• Lectures
• Practicum's
• Workbooks
• Assignments
• Presentations

It is highly recommended that the student have a reliable computer, printer, internet access (preferably broadband), MS Office and a PDF reader. Subject’s fees do not include computers, printers, software and internet access.

Students will be advised one (1) month prior to the commencement of a subject of the dates and location of compulsory lectures for each subject.

Required Textbooks and Equipment:

The following textbooks and personal equipment that is supplied by the BETA are:

• Mosby's Paramedic Textbook by Saunders (Ed.)
• Stethoscope
• Blood Pressure Cuff
• ECG made easy by Barbara Aehlert

The following textbooks and personal equipment that is recommended for the student are:

• History and Examination at a Glance by Gleadle
• Harvard’s Nursing Guide to Drugs by Tiziani

Students will be advised prior to the commencement of a subject of additional resources required for that subject.

Textbooks, personal equipment and first aid items can be purchased from Business Education Training Australia (BETA) at our special discount student rates.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

For students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course you are required to submit an RPL application for each subject with a detailed portfolio and fee. The fee for students who are submitting an RPL application is 50% of the price listed per subject. Depending on the outcome of the RPL application further charges may apply. Students will be notified of this when they receive the outcome of their RPL application and the requirements if any to complete the subject.

Subject Information:

Subject Code	Subject
HLTAMBAS501A Conduct clinical assessment	This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop, establish and maintain effective workplace relationships and networks. It covers the activities of communication and representation.
HLTAMBCR502A Deliver standard clinical care	This unit specifies the workplace performances required by an employee to OHS processes where there is responsibility for the work output of others.
HLTAMBFC402B Communicate in complex or difficult situations	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTAMBPD401B Manage personal stressors in the work environment	This unit of competency describes a detailed level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to conform physical health status
HLTAMBAE501B Implement safe access and egress in an emergency	This unit involves following procedures to ensure safe removal of the client uner routine conditions as part of ambulance work
HLTAMBSC401A Manage routine scene and promote public safety	This unit involves the routine management of a non-emergency situation to ensure safety at the scene and provision of information to support public awareness and addressing of public safety issues
HLTHIR402B Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry	This unit covers the skills required to exercise effective communication skills with clients and colleagues to support the delivery of client care services within the health industry
HLTOHS456A Identify, assess and control OHS risk in own work	This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to deliver “basic” client care in the out-of-hospital (or equivalent) environment by planning and administering procedures and monitoring the state of the client based on assessment of client needs.
HLTAMBAS604A Conduct advanced clinical assessment	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and drive vehicles safely to transport non-emergency clients, including checking the ambulance vehicle and equipment, remedying faults, communication using associated equipment and techniques and loading and unloading clients safely.
HLTAMBCR603A Deliver intensive clinical care	This unit of competency describes the comprehensive knowledge and skills required to assess the physical health status of a client in the out of hospital setting
HLTAMBCR504B Provide clinical mentoring in the work environment	This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to deliver “standard” client care in the pre-hospital (or equivalent) environment by planning and administering procedures, and monitoring the state of the client based on assessment of the client needs.
HLTHIR506B Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements	This unit involves communication where there are special difficulties in conveying or receiving information in the context of providing health care services.
HLTAMBT402B Transport emergency clients	This unit describes the skills and knowledge requires to recognise stress in the work environment and develop a personal stress management plan
HLTAMBSC503A Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement specialized procedures necessary to overcome major obstacles to safe access and egress at the scene of an incident.
HLTAMBAE504B Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to effective organisation outcomes in the health industry by practicing and promoting legal and ethical work practices to protect client safety and enhance outcomes for the organisation and its clients in the broader health industry context
HLTHIR404B Work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people	This unit specifies the workplace performance required by a technician or specialist in addressing OHS risk, to ensure their own safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by their work
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers	This unit involves management of procedures involving client care at the scene of an emergency
PUASAR001A Participate in a rescue operation	This unit covers the competency to participate in rescue operations as a member of a rescue team.
PUASAR002A Undertake road accident rescue	This unit covers the competency to undertake road accident rescue operations as a member of a rescue team
PUASAR003A Undertake technical rescue	This unit covers the competency to undertake technical rescue operations as a member of a team
PUASAR004A Undertake vertical rescue	This unit covers the competency to undertake vertical rescue operations as a member of a rescue team
PUASAR005A Undertake confined space rescue	This unit covers the competency to undertake rescue in confined spaces as defined in AS2865 as a member of a single agency or multi-disciplinary team
PUASAR006A Undertake trench rescue	This unit covers the competency to undertake trench rescue as member of a single agency or multi-disciplinary team
PUASAR007A Undertake structural collapse rescue	This unit covers the competency to undertake structural collapse operations as a member of a rescue team
PUASAR008A Search as a member of a land search team	This unit covers the competency to search for and locate lost persons and/or items as a member of a land search team
PUASAR009A Participate in an aquatic rescue operation	This unit covers the competency required to participate in rescue operations as a member of an aquatic rescue team, including inland rivers, lakes, dams, surf zones and oceans. This unit underpins specialist rescue operations.
TAADEL301A Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills	This unit specifies the competency required to conduct individual and group instruction and demonstration of work skills.
TAADEL401A Plan and organise group-based delivery	This unit specifies the competency required to plan and organise training for individuals within a group.
TAADEL402A Facilitate group-based learning	This unit specifies the competency required to facilitate learning by individuals within a group.
TAAASS301A Contribute to assessment	This unit specifies the competence required to contribute to the assessment process.
TAAASS401A Plan and organise assessment	This unit specifies the competence required to plan and organise the assessment process in a competency-based assessment system
TAAASS402A Assess competence	This unit specifies the competence required to assess the competence of a candidate.
BSBCMN305A Organise workplace information	This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation’s work processes and information management systems.
BSBCMN306A Produce business documents	This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to produce various business documents. It includes the skills and knowledge required to select and use a range of functions on a computer application.
HLTAMBC403B Coordinate resources	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise organisation resources to ensure availability of vehicles and personnel.
HLTAMBMA601B Manage ambulance operations	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage ambulance operations, for example, through supervision of an ambulance station.
HLTAMBMA602B Supervise on-road operations	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise day-to-day ambulance operations, excluding client care.
HLTAMBSC502B Manage the scene of a special event	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to attend the scene of sporting or special events involving large numbers of people or special risks, and ensuring safety at the scene.
HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment	This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work maintain an effective work environment in a health setting buy monitoring, coordinating and promoting the implantation of ethical, safe and effective work practices in line with established work requirements.
BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research information	This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems.

 

Enrolment:

Following your application, you will be notified by email/mail or phone that we have received your application and as your application proceeds you will receive a further email/mail or phone with information on how to login to our on-line web site which will contain all the relevant information about the course.

Applications must be received 30 days prior to the commencement of the course.

Assessment:

All assessments conducted by Business Education Training Australia (BETA) will be consistent with the requirements of Standard 8.1 of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for Registered Training Organisations. All assessment tools and methods will be valid, reliable, fair and flexible.

Participants will be informed of the context and purpose of the assessment and the assessment process. Feedback will be provided to participants about the outcomes of the assessment process and guidance given on future options.

 

Assessment strategies are designed to:

• cover a range of skills and knowledge required to demonstrate achievement of the course aim
• collect evidence on a number of occasions and in a variety of contexts and situations
• be appropriate to the knowledge, skills, methods of delivery and needs/characteristics of the learners
• assist assessors to interpret evidence consistently
• recognise prior learning
• be equitable to all groups of learners.
• where possible, an integrated approach to assessment is utilised.