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HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Start a rewarding and impactful career in pre-hospital care with the Diploma of Emergency Health Care.

Course Overview

Take the next step in your pre-hospital healthcare career with the HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care


This qualification develops the advanced clinical knowledge and practical skills required to assess patients, deliver emergency healthcare interventions and provide patient transport services across a range of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environments.


Learners build confidence in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and advanced life support practices, preparing them for increased responsibility within emergency healthcare settings.


Wilson Medic One is approved to offer VET Student Loans for this qualification, allowing eligible students to defer some or all of their tuition fees.

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Next Intake:
•14 September 2026
•2 November 2026

Course Information

Course Objectives

The course is delivered in 3 module phases, which include:

  • e-Learning (self-paced online units)
  • 7 weeks of classroom time
  • 160 hours of clinical placement (Included – We arrange your placements for you)

Units of competency
The Diploma of Emergency Health Care consists of 9 core units and 8 pre-set elective units, delivered in a clustered format. This structure ensures a practical, job-relevant learning experience, directly aligned with real-world tasks and responsibilities.

**Includes American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support**

There are two options for the course, for our students that do not yet have their full drivers licence we are able to offer the Diploma with alternative units

Option 1: Diploma in Emergency Health Care, including transport units

9 Core Units

•CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
•CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
•HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
•HLTOUT001 Implement safe access and egress
•HLTOUT005 Assess and deliver standard clinical care
•HLTOUT010 Communicate in complex situations to support health care
•HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
•HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
•HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

8 Elective Units
•HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
•BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
•HLTOUT009 Manage the scene of a major incident
•HLTOUT006 Transport emergency patients
•HLTOUT007 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
•HLTOUT008 Manage a scene
•HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
•CHCCCS020 Responds effectively to behaviours of concern
Career Pathways

The HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care provides advanced knowledge and practical skills relevant to a range of roles within the pre-hospital healthcare sector. Career opportunities may exist with ambulance services, patient transport providers, industrial health organisations and other emergency response settings

Entry Requirements
•Students who hold a full driver's licence can complete all components of the Diploma, including the driving assessment, during their enrolment. (Note: Students who are currently on their P-plates are still eligible to enrol in the Diploma. However, they will be required to complete additional online units and can return to undertake the driving assessment once they have obtained their Green P licence or full driver's licence.)
•Year 12 certificate or AQTF level IV in any field. Should you not have this, we can assist with a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills assessment at no charge to you.
•Before placements – a Working with Children’s Check & National Police Clearance.
Fees and Payments

Payment Terms: A deposit of $1000 is required to secure your enrolment. The remaining balance will be invoiced during your classroom session, and full payment is required on completion of your classroom component.


We also offer a payment plan of $1000 a month, payable on the 1st or the 15th of the month. Whilst Wilson Medic One does not charge additional fees for this service, EZYPAY, the subscription payment service used, does.  Please see a link to the EZYPAY website for more information www.ezypay.com


The course fee balance needs to be paid by the end of the classroom time or, if utilising a payment plan, within 12 months.  This will be discussed on an individual level. Full payment is required before the certificate can be released.


Cancellations and refunds:  Please refer to the Wilson Medic One Student Handbook and the Wilson Medic One Policies and Procedures regarding cancellations and refunds.


Find all our policies here: https://wilsonmedicone.com.au/policies/

Course Delivery
For businesses looking to offer this Diploma to their staff, we offer flexible delivery options.

We can deliver the course on-site anywhere in Western Australia, or your team is welcome to join our regular classes at our training facility in Belmont, Perth (Level 1, 190 Abernethy Road, Belmont, WA 6104).

About Wilson Medic One

Wilson Medic One (RTO: 40753) has been providing world-class health services and pre-hospital care education for over 15 years.


We:

• Provide specialised industrial health services to resource sites

•Employ over 120 paramedics, ambulance officers and patient transport officers

•Care for 20,000 patient transfers a year

•Ensure 700+ events have the best medical support

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Great training experience. The Diploma is very comprehensive and hands-on compared to other organisations. There is plenty of support from the trainers throughout the course. I would definitely recommend it.

Jared Hoekstra

Louisa Holle

I completed my Cert IV with Wilson a couple of years ago. The quality of training and standard of education were excellent, which is why I came back to upgrade to the Diploma. The trainers are highly knowledgeable and skilled.

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