HLT31120 Certificate III Non-Emergency Patient Transport
Become a Non-emergency Patient Transport officer.
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Skills Checkpoint Program for Older Workers
The Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program (Skills Checkpoint) is an initiative help older Australians through career advice and guidance and investment in training to adopt a life-long approach to skills development to stay employed longer.
The Skills Checkpoint eligibility criteria includes that you must be:
- aged 40 years or over,
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident,
- employed and at risk of entering the income support system, or recently unemployed (within 12 months) and
- not registered for assistance through an Australian Government employment services program.
If your Career Plan identifies that you would benefit from further training, you will be eligible to access the Incentive. The Incentive provides up to $2,200 (GST inclusive) towards the cost of either accredited or non-accredited training.
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 low or medium acuity 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 90 graduates of this course into our Non-Emergency Patient Transport division at St John as Patient Transport Officers.
Watch how Harry is furthering his career as a Patient Transport Officer with St John
Upcoming Course Start Dates
- 29 January 2024
- Mondays
- 1 Day Per Week
- Keilor East
- 31 January 2024
- Wednesdays
- 1 Day Per Week
- Geelong
- 1 February 2024 NEW
- Thursdays
- 1 Day Per Week
- Clayton
- 24 February 2024 NEW SATURDAY CLASS
- Saturdays
- 1 Day per week
- Keilor East
REGISTER FOR THE NON-EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORT INFORMATION SESSION
Find out more about the St John HLT31120 Certificate III In Non-Emergency Patient Transport course.
Hosted by Andrew Mills, Trainer for the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport course at St John Ambulance Victoria. Join Andrew as he explains more about what the NEPT course is, why you should do this course, career pathways and the St John NEPT difference.
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), 601 Blackburn Road, Notting Hill, VIC 3168
- St John Ambulance (Victoria), Unit 8, 16A Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East, VIC, 3033
- Geelong Football Umpires' League, Kardinia Park, Geelong, VIC, 3220
| Unit Code and Name |
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| HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
| HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients |
| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| 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 |
Course Requirements
This course consists of twenty one (21) 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 self-paced 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 or Green P Plates (Red P and 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
If you are over 40, you may be eligible for the Skills Checkpoint program. This training incentive can cover up to $2200 of your course fees. Check your eligibility.
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
FAQS
There are no pre-requisite requirements in order to be eligible to undertake the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport.
There are numerous requirements for completing a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport. As a student, you are required to complete 21 face-to-face training workshops, self-paced workbooks, and self-guided learning. You are given six months to complete the course.
To complete the face-to-face sessions, observation shifts, and simulated training programs you will be required to attend one of our training facilities. You will also need a driver's license, a working with children check, police check and proof of vaccinations, among many other requirements.
The HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is suited to anyone who wants to gain entry to the patient transport industry and provide non-emergency transport and care services to patients with low risk injuries, chronic illnesses or disabilities. This qualification is ideal for those who enjoy working with others as part of a team, and who like to provide high levels of customer service.
There are 13 levels of competency for Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport, including 11 core units and two elective units.
Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport consists of 21 face-to-face training workshops, which are offered one day each week. There are also four observer shifts with St John, which are available Tuesdays to Fridays. As a student doing HLT31120, you are given six months to complete the entire course. Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is designed to be flexible, accessible, and rewarding.
HLT31120 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is required for a range of professional titles. Potential job roles related to this qualification include non-emergency patient transport officer, ambulance community officer, and private sector patient transport officer. Units of Competency achieved may provide a pathway to other qualifications, especially those related to patient transport and pre-hospital care knowledge.
Yes. Along with our certificate courses St. John offers an impressive array of general first aid training, including our short and sharp Bitesize eLearning courses. Check our first aid training page to learn more.
