Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

HLT31120

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport. Workers in this role provide appropriate patient assessment and follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service. Time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Core
Communicate in complex situations to support health care Core
Conduct manual tasks safely Core
Follow safe work practices for direct client care Core
Implement safe access and egress Core
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately Core
Manage personal stressors in the work environment Core
Provide First Aid Core
Recognise healthy body systems Core
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions Core
Work with diverse people Core
Assess and deliver basic clinical care Elective
Confirm physical health status Elective
Manage a scene Elective
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety Elective
Provide Advanced First Aid Elective
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy Elective
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site Elective
Work legally and ethically Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

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Training providers delivering Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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