EMT (Basic)
First Response Australia Pty Ltd - RTO No. 5919
The ONLY Accredited EMT program in Australia
EMT Basic Program:
11208NAT Certificate IV in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Response
Course Overview
This Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program is the only true Certificate IV EMT accredited qualification in the country.
It incorporates the highest clinical content of any program up to the Diploma level utilizing the latest and innovative EMS equipment and world’s best practice techniques.
The program is designed for participants wishing to gain a Certificate IV EMT qualification developed by industry for industry.
The course is especially suited for Industrial and Event/Sports Medics, Remote Area First Responders, Specialised Police/Security Personnel, Firefighters, Rescue Personnel and Patient Transport Officers.
All assessments are completed on the program and work experience under clinical guidance is not required.
Duration and Mode of Delivery: This program is delivered in two stages: 250 - 300 hours of pre-course assessments dependent upon the individual (self directed) and 12 days face to face in the classroom (conducted over a 13 day period)
Reasonable Adjustment: FRA supports learners with recognised disabilities and makes adjustments, where possible, according to each individuals need. The level of adjustment required is determined on a case by case basis between FRA and the learner with a disability. FRA ensures any reasonable adjustment does not compromise the integrity of the competency standards.
Assessment Will Include: Written/Oral Questions, Practical Assessments & Scenario Based Assessments.
Includes: Manual, Student Folder with Study Guides, Assessment (all electronic) and Certificates.
Cost: $4,480.00 (GST Free) Note: pricing subject to change
Course Content
Mandatory pre course assessments
Anatomy and Physiology
Primary & Secondary Assessments
Patient Assessment and History Taking
Documentation of Records & Reports
Scene Size Up - Kinematics
Airway (Basic) - Bag Valve Mask Resuscitators - Manually Triggered Ventilators - Oro/Nasopharyngeal Airways - Suction Equipment
Advanced Airway - Supraglottic Airways
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies
Cardiac Defibrillation (AEDs)
Diabetes and Altered Mental States
Poisoning and Overdose
Shock and Haemorrhage
Moving and Lifting Patients
Environmental Exposure
Soft Tissue Injuries
Chest Injuries
Medication Administration
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Injuries
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Pharmacology - Emergency Drug Therapy
Inhaled Analgesia (Entonox / Penthrane)
Patient Management and Packaging
- Spinal Stabilisation & Immobilisation
- Extrication Devices
- Stretchers and Carrying DevicesSMART Triage (Multiple Casualty Incidents)
Intravenous Cannulation and Fluid Therapy
Intraosseous Vascular Access Communications / Stress Management / Diversity
Risk Assessment
ECG Interpretation (3 Lead)
Holistic Assessments
Certification
11208NAT Certificate IV in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Response (with following units)
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
NAT11208001 Move and life patients in a pre-hospital care setting
NAT11208002 Undertake comprehensive assessment of a patient and document results
NAT11208003 Provide administration of emergency medication in a pre-hospital care setting
NAT11208004 Assess and administer emergency medical care
NAT11208005 Provide pre-hospital trauma life support
NAT11208009 Implement the universal triage system for pre-hospital care
NAT11208016 Undertake advanced control techniques for life threatening bleeding
PUAEMEM007 Provide emergency care for suspected spinal injury
PUAEME008 Provide pain management
Additional Statement of Attainment
NAT11208007 Undertake intravenous cannulation and fluid therapy,
NAT11208010 Apply and interpret electrocardiographs
NAT11208012 Undertake intraosseous vascular access’
NAT11208013 Undertake emergency medical airway management techniques
Requirements
Entry Requirements: HLTAID011 Provide first aid or equivalent
USI: A USI (Unique Student Identifier) number is required for all accredited training in Australia. If you do not provide a USI number we may not be able to issue a Certificate/Statement of Attainment upon successful completion of training.
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Physical Requirements: The program requires periods of fitness and stamina to complete a range of physical tasks as listed below:
Spend extended periods of time on your knees (ie. during resuscitation training and assessments)
Lifting and moving of persons utilising various lifting devices
Lifting and moving of persons in awkward and/or confined spaces such as up and down stairways and in and out of ambulances;
As well as this, the student will need to be involved in the holistic role plays that will require the taking of blood pressure, pulses, assessing respirations and conducting a head to toe survey, which requires palpation to assess hypothetical injuries and conditions
Dress Code: Please wear closed in shoes and comfortable clothing to enable you to kneel down on the floor for extended periods of time.
Pre Enrolment Information Book for Students
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