Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

If you enjoy helping people in need of support, then a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport will help you achieve those goals as you provide transport and care for patients with illnesses and disabilities.
You will learn the safest methods of transport for patients to take them to their appointments and recreational activities by providing a necessary service to people in need; all while securing a stable, ever-changing career for yourself.

Ever dreamt of working at exciting organisations like the Royal Flying Doctors, Ambulance Victoria, local hospitals and private companies outsourcing non-emergency patient transport?
A Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport will give you the skills and knowledge to assess your patients and follow procedures to safely remove patients from their residences and place them into transport.
If want to take your study even further and learn more specialised skills, you might be eligible to study a Diploma of Nursing. This course will enhance your employment opportunities while helping you achieve your career goals, and we’ll work with you every step of the way to make that happen.
So, if you’re looking for a rewarding career where you make a huge difference in the lives of people who need that little bit of extra support, then a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is the perfect course for you, and TAFE Gippsland if the perfect place to make it happen.

Learners undertaking this course are able to seek employment as patient transport officers for organisations such as Royal Flying Doctors, Ambulance Victoria, local hospitals and private companies outsourcing non emergency patient transport.

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

There are a broad range of health related units and skills obtained via this course, from infection control to recognising healthy body systems, along with medical terminology, working with a diverse range of people through to patient transport covering ambulance units and three levels of first aid.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qual?
Yes
Mandatory entry requirements:
Hold a Victorian Drivers Licence – Full Licence.. Required to drive an ambulance as part of the training.
Must be able to attend class 2 days per week as per the timetable
Minimum ACSF level 3 in all levels

Recommended entry Requirements:

The Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport requires strength and mobility in regards to fine and gross motor skills.
Student must be able to perform gross motor skills such as lifting, carrying, pushing, standing, twisting and bending. While manual handling and equipment is available, Non-Emergency Patient Transport requires the ability to perform physical tasks safely to protect individuals, other staff and patients.
What is expected of student:
Stable physical mobility in order to transfer and aid a patient with walking.
The ability to assist patients to move from lying to sitting or to standing all while completing some weight bearing activities.
- Maintain balance while safely transferring a patient or equipment.
The ability to lift weight greater that 5 kg (equipment).
The ability to kneel while completing physical tasks to conduct CPR for greater than 5 minutes.
Complete manual handling tasks of bending, reaching, standing/sitting for more than 30 minutes.
Fine motor skills
-The ability to undertake precise hand movements such pinching, grasping, pressing and turning.

Limitations to course Entry:

Candidates must hold a full drivers licence

• Working with children check
• Police check

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No