This qualification 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.
When you graduate, you will be prepared to pursue a career in areas such as Drug and Alcohol Community Support Worker, Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Worker, Outreach Officer (Alcohol and Other Drugs) or Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor. You can also become a member of the Alcohol and Other Drugs College through the Australian Counselling Association (entry requirements apply).
This qualification reflects the role of workers who work under broad supervision and guidance and provide services to clients with alcohol and other drug issues.
They can provide counselling, referral, and promotion services. These workers require high-level specialist knowledge, skills, and competencies, especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them, and health issues related to alcohol and drug use and misuse.
The following are the admission requirements of EMS Education & Training:
Assessments may include written questions, demonstration of tasks/techniques, group activities, in-class activities, role play, presentation, work-based projects, research projects, and workplace observations/evidence.
Assessments and quizzes are conducted throughout the lessons, and a student must complete each lesson before moving on to the next lesson. There are a series of skills drills for some chapters and exercises within the chapter sections.
This qualification requires that the learner complete at least 80 hours of work placement under clinical supervision.
Students who successfully complete both the theoretical and practical assessment components of this nationally recognised training will be awarded the qualification:
This qualification enables the student to seek employment in the following job roles:
EMS Education & Training recognises qualifications issued by other RTOs. EMS Education & Training will accept and mutually recognise the qualifications and Statements of Attainment awarded by any other registered training organisation unless precluded by licensing requirements.
We can also grant you a Credit Transfer for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course and the subject or unit you have completed.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.
Contact EMS Education & Training before entry to the course, EMS Education & Training will discuss the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined by how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training.
A USI is needed for all students studying with EMS Education & Training. From 1 January 2015, the students must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) for undertaking Nationally Recognised Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation.
The USI is available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course completed. Please see the official USI website https://www.usi.gov.au.
Before enrolment, the student must create a USI (Unique Student Identifier).
Relevant resources are available at EMS Education & Training to ensure that the students settle in well, smoothly transit life in new places and achieve the required level of competency in all accredited courses.
Our staff can assist you in how to seek help with local welfare and guidance services.
EMS Education & Training provides an orientation to assist students as an age and culturally-appropriate program.
Students will complete an onboarding and orientation session within the course.
9 units must be completed:
The selection of electives must be relevant to the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Core units
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
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