HLT31120 Certificate III Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Become a Non-emergency Patient Transport officer.
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Patient transport is our business. Our Trainers work in the industry and know how to train Patient Transport Officers to the highest standard. That's why our training produces the best quality candidates.
The Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of workers such as non-emergency patient transport officers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients who have a non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transportation. Workers in this role provide appropriate patient assessment, follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for transport for pre-arranged or booked transport service and the time of response is not given high priority in comparison to emergency transport.
The Promise
We are confident in the delivery of our training. On successful completion of the course and application to careers@stjohnvic.com.au, graduates will be guaranteed an initial telephone interview for vacant Patient Transport Officer positions in the Non-Emergency Patient Transport division.
So far we have employed 61 graduates of this course into our Non-Emergency Patient Transport division at St John as Patient Transport Officers.
Watch Kristy’s journey from student to employment with St John
Upcoming Course Start Dates
- 2 June 2022
- Clayton
- Enrolments close last bookings 26 May
- 21 June 2022
- Keilor East
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- 7 July 2022
- Ballarat
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- 25 July 2022
- Keilor East
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- 10 August 2022
- Clayton
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- 26 August 2022
- Keilor East
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- 13 September 2022
- Clayton
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- 29 September 2022
- Keilor East
- Enrolments close last bookings 22 September
- 18 October 2022
- Clayton
- Enrolments close last bookings 11 October
- 27 October 2022
- Keilor East
- Enrolments close last bookings 20 October
- 4 November 2022
- Keilor East
- Enrolments close last bookings 28 October
- 11 November 2022
- Clayton
- Enrolments close last bookings 4 November
- 22 November 2022
- Geelong
- Enrolments close last bookings 15 November
- 25 November 2022
- Keilor East
- Enrolments close last bookings 18 November
Course Delivery
There are 13 units in the Certificate III Non-Emergency Patient Transport. These are listed below. Students will be required to attend one of our training facilities:
- St John Ambulance (Victoria), 1/8 Redwood Drive, Notting Hill, 3168
- St John Ambulance (Victoria), Unit 8, 16A Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East, VIC, 3033
- Geelong Football Umpires' League, Kardinia Park, Geelong, VIC, 3220
- Eastern Hub Community Centre, 285A McKillop Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220
- St John Ambulance (Victoria), 3 Endeavour Way, Alfredton, VIC, 3350
| Unit Code and Name |
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| HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
| HLTAID015 Provide advanced first aid and oxygen therapy** |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention & control policies & procedures |
| HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress |
| HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions |
| HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
| HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely |
| HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status |
** HLTAID011 Provide first aid unit is a pre-requisite.
Course Requirements
This course consists of nineteen (19) workshops of face-to-face training which includes four observer shifts (available on Tuesdays to Fridays) with St John. Students are also required to complete selfpaced workbooks, and self-guided learning. Students are given six (6) months from course commencement date to complete the course. For Face-to-face sessions, observation shifts and simulated training, students will be required to attend one of our training facilities.
Additional Requirements
To commence in this course, you are required to have:
- Full Driver’s Licence (P/L plates not accepted).
- Current working with children check
- Current Police check
- Students must have a laptop or tablet which is wi-fi enabled
- Proof of vaccinations for COVID-19 (fully vaccinated), current Influenza (within the last 12 months), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Pertussis, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, with serology report (required before commencing observer shifts)
- Students must be clean shaven for infection control (PPE requirements) on observer shifts
Course Fees
Course fees can be paid in fortnightly instalments through EzyPay when you enrol online, via Zip or direct payments.
| EzyPay | Direct Payment | ZIP |
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Course fee: $4740
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Course fees are $4740
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This course is eligible for Zip payments. Click to find out more. |
Payment must be paid in full prior to undertaking observer shifts.
If you wish to transfer after enrolment from one course date to another, a $50 administration fee will apply to reschedule.
GOVERNMENT FUNDED PLACES
Note this course is not eligible for government funded/subsided places.
Additional Information
Patient Transporter Job Duties generally include:
- Transports patients by assisting patients in and out, ambulances, cars, and helicopters; lifting patients on and off beds; moving them to and from particular service and treatment areas, and operating rooms; using wheelchairs or moveable beds.
- Comforts patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrating caring and cultural sensitivity.
- Transports equipment and supplies by picking-up requisitioned orders; delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care areas.
- Transports laboratory specimens by picking-up specimens and delivering them to specified laboratory.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with federal and state legal regulations and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Enhances health care organisation reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If you believe you may have some or all of the knowledge and skills covered in the units of competency, you may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
If you would like to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, download and complete this form and forward to nept.training@stjohnvic.com.au
Assessment Information
A successful outcome for this certificate will be determined by a range of different assessment methods including written assessment (questionnaire), observation of simulated and practical activities etc. You will be required to demonstrate CPR on a manikin on the floor.
Participants will also be required to undertake a wide range of manual handling tasks in preparation for future employment.
All the Assessment Task Workbooks will be provided by your trainer in Microsoft Word or PDF. You
will need to complete your answers in the workbook and email to your trainer. Your trainer will provide you feedback in your workbook. In the Assessment Task Workbook, each assessment task provides explicit instructions on how to complete the task.
Skills and Qualifications
Patient Transporter Skills and Qualifications
Customer Service, Customer Focus, Bedside Manner, Physical Fitness, Verbal Communication, Listening, Documentation Skills, Decision Making, Patient Services, Health Care Administration, Health Promotion and Maintenance
