Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

Program Overview

The Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is a 10-week blended learning program that combines online tutorials and face-to-face practical classes. Students learn medical terminology, first aid, infection control, and patient transport techniques. The program prepares individuals for careers in non-emergency patient transport and provides a pathway to further education in emergency health care.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Structure:

The Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is delivered using a blended learning framework, combining online tutorials and face-to-face practical classes for 10 weeks. Students attend Swinburne's Wantirna Campus and Best Practice Training Centre in Vermont, Victoria.

Course Outline:

Core Units:

• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• Work with diverse people
• Recognise healthy body systems
• Provide First Aid
• Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• Implement safe access and egress
• Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
• Communicate in complex situations to support health care
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• Conduct manual tasks safely
• Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Elective Units:

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Non-emergency patient transport

Further Education:

• Diploma of Emergency Health Care