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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 51 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

• 4 November 2021 - FULL - Join the waitlist  
  • Unit 8, 16A Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East
  • Enrolments close last bookings 27 October
• 22 November 2021
  • 1/8 Redwood Drive, Notting Hill
  • Enrolments close last bookings 15 November
• 3 December 2021
  • Unit 8, 16A Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East
  • Enrolments close last bookings 27 November
• 10 January 2022 - NEW
  • Geelong Football Umpires' League, Kardinia Park, Geelong
  • Enrolments close last bookings 6 January
• 24 January 2022 - NEW
  • 1/8 Redwood Drive, Notting Hill
  • Enrolments close last bookings 17 January
• 8 February 2022 - NEW
  • Unit 8, 16A Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East
  • Enrolments close last bookings 1 February
• 22 February 2022 - NEW
  • 1/8 Redwood Drive, Notting Hill
  • Enrolments close last bookings 15 February
• 8 March 2022 - NEW
  • 3 Endeavour Way, Alfredton (Ballarat) location
  • Enrolments close last bookings 1 March

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 through 4 direct payments or via Zip.

Course fees are $4740

• 1st Payment - Enrolment confirmation and deposit: $600.00 (non-refundable)
• 2nd Payment – Before end week 1: $1,380.00
• 3rd Payment – Before end week 5: $1,380.00
• 4th Payment – Before end week 12: $1,380.00

Payment must be paid in full prior to undertaking observer shifts.

This course is eligible for Zip payments. Click to find out more.

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