Australian Paramedical College
Certificate IV in Health Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This entry-level qualification is the first step to becoming a First Responder or Basic Life Support Medic.
If you’re drawn to a rewarding career as a frontline first responder and want to gain a solid foundation of medical knowledge and practical skills to communicate with patients and deliver basic clinical care, the HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care is the course for you.
This Certificate IV is the perfect starting point for those who want to be frontline emergency workers. Graduates of the course are qualified to go straight into working as an Ambulance Transport Attendant or private medic, or can continue their studies with a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or a university degree to become a paramedic.
Clinical Workshops
During the HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care training, you’ll complete a 5-day clinical workshop, and 80 hours of clinical placement.
Workshop facilities are located across NSW, QLD, VIC, and WA. With Placement opportunities available across Australia
Average Duration: 12-18 Months
Delivery mode
Australian Paramedical College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
80 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Age: Be at least 16 years of age (parental consent required if under 18)
- Education: At least year-10 high-school or equivalent
- Residency: Be an AUS/NZ citizen, AUS PR, or hold an approved temporary visa
- Driver’s license: Hold a current driver’s license (at least Ls in QLD, otherwise at least Ps)
- Technology: Have regular access to a computer and internet, and be comfortable with online study and assessments
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Health Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Patient Transport Officer
A Patient Transport Officer transfers patients to medical care in non-urgent situations. You might take people from their home to hospital or move...
Emergency Medical Technician
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides health care in emergency situations. You might work for an ambulance service and respond to 000 call...
Community Care Worker
Community Care Workers work at nursing homes, aged care facilities, rehabilitation units, adult care and group homes. They provide children and adu...
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid a...
Home Care Assistance Worker
Home Care Assistance Workers provide personal care services to elderly, disabled, and vulnerable people in their own homes. The focus of your job r...
Aged Care Worker
Aged Care Workers assist the elderly at aged care facilities or in their own home. They help their clients prepare meals, go shopping, collect medi...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
About Australian Paramedical College
Australian Paramedical College have built a large team of educators and support staff and offer training locations around Australia to assist their students throughout their training. They specialise in creating pathways to university that allow their students to one day become paramedics.
