HLT31115

CERTIFICATE III IN
NON EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORT

NPT HEART provides

quality training and
assessment programs
tailored to industry
INTRODUCING NPT HEART
needs, putting our
clients and participants NPT HEART is the training division of National Patient Transport Pty Ltd, the largest provider of Non-
at the forefront of Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) in Australia. NPT is a licensed health care provider with a
clinical practice comprehensive knowledge of current patient transport, basic and advanced life support health practices.
Our simulation-based clinical skills training programs are guaranteed to make participants confident in the
application of skills in the Non-Emergency Patient Transport sector.

Qualification based courses are delivered at NPT offices in Victoria (Mt Waverley or North Sunshine) or if
required at Client premises anywhere in Australia. Our experienced educators will ensure participants are
competent to deal with non-emergency situations and will adapt content and scenarios to be relevant to
your industry. NPT HEART face to face and hands on sessions focus on a skills based approach in the use
of on-site emergency equipment and practical scenarios and will reinforce industry and legislative
protocols where applicable.

On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a Certificate III in Non-Emergency
Patient Transport which is nationally recognised qualification in accordance with the Australian Skills
Quality Authority, the National regulator for vocational education and training.

Our highly experienced and competent team of Clinical Instructors (Assessors) with qualifications
including Critical Care Registered Nurses and Ambulance Attendants are guaranteed to provide students
with current experience and knowledge of the NEPT sector.

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IN T R O D U C T IO N
HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport is designed for
workers providing non-emergency patient transport and care of patients who
have non-acute or chronic illness or disability and require transport. Working in
the role of a Patient Transport Officer, you will required to provide appropriate
patient assessment, follow procedures for safe removal of a patient for
transport.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport consists of 13 units of competency. The
first 8 units are the core units and the following five units are those selected by NPT Heart to ensure
that you have the specific skills and competencies required by the Non-Emergency Patient Transport
(NEPT) sector.

Units Covered

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAID003 Provide first aid
HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation
HLTAMB001 Follow procedures for routine safe removal of a patient
HLTAMB014 Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTAMB003 Transport emergency patients
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care

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C O U R SE STR U C TU R E & D ELIV ER Y
This course is delivered by NPT Heart’s qualified Trainers and Clinical Instructors as a ‘hands on’
program, delivered at the training offices of National Patient Transport Pty Ltd, the leader of NEPT
services within Victoria. This provides students with a unique opportunity to train and operate
within a real life workplace setting.

The course has been designed as a mixed mode delivery program which includes a combination of
e-learning, pre-reading workbooks and assessments coupled with face to face practical sessions.
Due to the practical nature of the classroom based sessions, students should enrol as soon as
possible to provide sufficient time to complete the mandatory pre-reading and assessment tasks.

The face-to-face training includes 15 days with 3 blocks of 5 x 8 hour class room sessions. The blocks
may be undertaken consecutively or undertaken in 3 separate blocks based on the individual’s
availability. In addition to the 15 days of face-to-face training, students will require to complete
their e-learning, pre-reading and assessments. It is estimated that this will require a further 10-12
weeks to complete however students may be able to complete in a shorter time based on the
students prior knowledge and experience. This work must be undertaken prior to attendance at
the face-to-face classroom sessions. Students will have up to 12 months to complete this course.

As some of the course material and assessments will be accessed through an e-learning package,
students must have access to a reliable computer with MS Office or MAC equivalent, printer,
internet access. Subject fees do not include computers, printers, software and/or internet access.

The face-to-face component of the course is conducted over 3 blocks of 5 days which are held over
consecutive weeks i.e. 15 days of face to face training and assessment. Participants have the option
to either enrol in the 3 consecutive blocks or enrol in individual blocks of 1 week over a longer
period of time.

Driver training is held in Block 1 and work placements which includes 2 days ‘on the road’ working
with National Patient Transport’s crews in a real life setting is held in Block 3. One day is defined as
an “observer” shift where students are able to observe NPT crews working in a real life environment.
The other day is defined as a “work placement” where students will be working with a Clinical
Instructor and working under supervision with real patients.

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MODULE DAYS UNIT DETAILS

Introduction to CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
1
the NEPT Sector BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Health & Safety 1 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and
procedures
HLTAMB001
Patient Follow procedures for routine safe removal of a patient
Movement, Transport non-emergency patients under operational
4 HLTAMB014
Driving & Vehicle conditions
Familiarisation
HLTAMB003 Transport emergency patients
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

Clinical & Patient HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

5
Care HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

Working with CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

1
others in health CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
This will require the student to work with a NPT crew. Shift
Work Placements 2 times and locations can be accommodated to meet student’s
needs.
Final Assessment 1
For details on what is covered in each unit of competency please refer to www.training.gov.au

EN TR Y R EQ U IR EM EN TS
There are no academic pre-requisites for this course however students are required to demonstrate
to NPT Heart that they:

• Are able to speak and write English and possess developed literacy and numeracy skills to
the following Australian Core Skills Foundation (ACSF) levels:
- Learning : 4

- Reading : 3
- Writing : 3
- Oral Communication : 3

- Numeracy : 3
The industry has an expectation that workers are able to communicate effectively in English

in both written and verbal forms. Students will be required to complete a Language, Literacy
and Numeracy Assessment prior enrolment into the course. A link to this assessment will be
emailed to students upon receipt of the Application Form.

• Have the physical capacity and flexibility to freely walk, bend and twist, perform safe lifting
techniques and perform general ambulance duties. The first aid competency units require

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that students are able to perform at least two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a manikin
placed on the floor.
• Hold a current unrestricted Australian State or Territory Drivers Licence – this is a
requirement for the driving components of the course. A copy of the student’s driver’s
licence must be supplied with the Application Form.
• Current National Police Check (less than 6 months old) and a current Working with Children
Check. As the course requires undertaking work placements working with real patients,
these are requirements for all persons working within the NEPT Sector. These must be
supplied prior to enrolment in the course.

U N IQ U E ST U D EN T ID EN T IFIER (U SI)
From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking nationally recognised training delivered by a
registered training organisation will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

A USI gives students access to their online USI account which is made up of ten numbers and letters.
It will look something like this: 3AW88YH9U5. A USI account will contain all of a student’s nationally
recognised training records and results from 1 January 2015 onwards. A student’s results from 2015
will be available in their USI account in 2016.

Individuals who have a genuine personal objection to being assigned a USI can apply for an
exemption to the Student Identifiers Registrar. Please refer to https://www.usi.gov.au/training-
organisations/training-organisation-requirements/exemptions-individuals/how-apply for more
information.

HOW TO GET A USI

It is free and easy for students to create their own USIs online.

Steps to create a USI

Step 1 Have at least one and preferably two forms of ID ready from the list below:

• Driver’s Licence
• Medicare Card

• Australian Passport
• Visa (with Non-Australian Passport) for international students
• Birth Certificate (Australian)

• Certificate Of Registration By Descent

• Citizenship Certificate

• Immi Card

IMPORTANT: To make sure we keep all a student’s training records together, the USI will be linked to the

student’s name as it appears on the form of ID used to create the USI. The personal details entered when a
student creates a USI must match exactly with those on their form of ID.

Step 2 Have contact details ready (e.g. email address, or mobile number, or address).

Step 3 Visit the USI website at: usi.gov.au.

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Step 4 Select the ‘Create a USI’ link and follow the steps.

Step 5 Agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Step 6 Follow the instructions to create a USI – it should only take a few minutes. Upon completion,
the USI will be displayed on the screen. It will also be sent to the student’s preferred method of
contact.

Step 7 Write down the USI and keep it somewhere handy and safe.

SK ILLS R EC O G N IT IO N
NPT Heart Pty Ltd recognises that participants may have acquired vocational skills from a variety of
different sources, including other formal training. These skills are valid, irrespective of how they
were acquired.

Participants who believe they have skills and knowledge that would be covered in the training
programs offered by NPT Heart should complete a “Pre-Training Review” which will be sent to all
participants upon receipt of an enrolment form. NPT Heart will then assess the participants previous
skills, experience and knowledge assessed and where appropriate have an individual training plan
developed.

Participants eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) prior to the commencement of the
training program will be provided with a RPL package upon receipt of the “Pre-Training Review”
documentation. Fees for submitting an RPL are 75% of the unit price. For details of the unit prices
please contact NPT Heart.

A detailed invoice is issued once an application and the participant has demonstrated they meet the
LLN requirements of the course. All fees are required to be paid up-front before formal assessment
of the application takes place.

In addition to Recognition of Prior Learning, NPT Heart also offers National Recognition (NR) and
Credit Transfer (CT) for students who are able to provide evidence that that they have completed
formal training through another organisation. Applications for NR or CT will incur an administrative
fee of $30 per unit.

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C O U R SE IN FO R M A TIO N
QUALIFICATION HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
OUTCOME Completion of this course will provide participants with the appropriate qualifications to
work as a Patient Transport Officer (PTO) within the non-emergency patient transport
sector.
SCHEDULE Students must also complete issued pre-reading and assessment tasks prior to
attendance at the face-to-face classroom sessions. Completion of these tasks varies
from between 10 weeks to 12 weeks depending on a student’s prior knowledge and
experience of the health industry.
15 days (weekdays) of face to face – including 2 days of work placement to under take
assessments. This can be completed over 15 consecutive days or in separate blocks of 5
days each. Refer to the Training Calendar for more details.
Class Times : 0800-1600
DRESS CODE Due to the practical nature of the program, students are required to wear clothing that
is appropriate to the task and the industry. Specifically:
- Long trousers
- Enclosed flat, non-slip sturdy shoes or boots
- Tops that are not low cut or revealing
- When undertaking the work placements, students are required to wear navy or
black trousers with a white or light blue collared shirt. Students will be given a
NPT vest to wear (this vest remains the property of NPT) Further information
regarding this requirement will be given during the course introduction.
MEALS The training venue provides tea and coffee and students will have access to a fridge and
microwave.
RESOURCES Upon enrolment and payment of fees, students will be sent the prescribed text book,
Emergency First Aid (John Haines) and provided with access to NPT Heart’s e-learning
package. Some of the units are not currently available via the e-learning package
therefore students will given participant guides during the face to face sessions.
ASSESSMENTS This course includes various assessment methods:
- Short answer questions
- Observations (Skills assessments)
- Scenario assessments
- Projects
- Presentations

Assessments are required to be completed both online and also during the face-to-face
sessions. There will be a final assessment that will be required to be completed at the
completion of the face-to-face sessions. Throughout the face-to-face sessions, some

short answer assessments may also be given.
NPT Heart recognises that not all participants learn in the same manner, and that with
an amount of “reasonable adjustment” participants who may not learn best with

traditional learning and assessment methods will still achieve good results.
COURSE FEES Full Fee paying student - $4,500
Eligible for Victorian Government Funding (this fee covers administration and course
material fees):
• Non-concession - $450
• Concession - $90 (a copy the applicable eligibility for concession must be
attached to this application e.g. Health Care Card)

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FEE ST R U C T U R E (FU LL FEE P A YIN G STU D EN T)
FEE SCHEDULE FOR
Block Module Unit of Competency FULL FEE PAYING
STUDENTS
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
Introduction to
Interpret and apply medical terminology $1,000.00 Deposit
the NEPT Sector BSBMED301
appropriately
Follow safe work practices for direct client
HLTWHS002 Prior to the
Health and care
$500.00 start of
1 Safety Comply with infection control policies &
HLTINF001 Block 1
procedures
Follow procedures for routine safe removal
Patient HLTAMB001
of a patient Prior to the
Movement, Transport non-emergency clients under
HLTAMB014 $1,200.00 start of
Driving & Vehicle operational conditions Block 1
Familiarisation
HLTAMB003 Transport emergency clients
HLTAAP001 Recognise health body systems
HLTAID003 Prior to the
Clinical & Patient Provide First Aid
2 $1,200.00 start of
Care HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid Block 2
HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation techniques
Communicate and work in health or
Working with CHCCOM005
community services $600.00 Balance
others in health
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
3
Work Placements
Final

Assessments

TERMS & To secure a position within the course, an initial deposit of:
CONDITIONS • $1000 for full fee paying students; or
• $450 (or $90 where eligible for concession) for students eligible for
government funding is required upon enrolment.
This will not deducted until the student as successfully completed the
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Assessment.
Payment can be made via cash, credit card, EFT, cheque or money order.

Upon commencement of the course, any outstanding fees can be paid in 4
instalments prior to the commencement of each module however the full
amount must be paid prior to commencing the face to face practical

sessions. Please note payment plans can be discussed therefore please
contact NPT Heart to discuss further if required.

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ELIG IB ILITY R EQ U IR EM EN TS FO R FU N D IN G (V IC O N LY)
NPT Heart holds a VET Funding Contract for 2017 under the Skill First Program. You may be eligible
for government-subsidised training. If you are eligible, the government will contribute to the cost of
training.

In order to be eligible for subsidised training, an individual must:

a) Be either:
i. An Australian citizen;
ii. A holder of a permanent visa; or
iii. A New Zealand citizen
b) Be enrolling in a nationally recognised training course that is at a higher qualification level
than the highest qualification level than the highest qualification held at the time of the
scheduled commencement of training i.e. “upskilling”;
c) Not commence more than two courses subsidised through the Skills First Program in a
calendar year. If you have enrolled in a course(s) that is scheduled to commence at a later
date in that calendar year, this course(s) must be counted for the purposes of this
requirement;
d) Not undertake more than two courses subsidised through the Skills First Program at any one
time;
e) Not commence a maximum of two government subsidised training courses at the same level
within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) in their lifetime;
f) Not commence a maximum of two government subsidised accredited courses with the title
“Course in ……” in their lifetime.

NPT Heart will assist students to determine if they are eligible for government funding through the
completion of the Application Form & Pre-Training Review form.

For further information on how to determine if you may be eligible for funding, please refer to the
following website:

http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/victorianskillsgateway/Students/Pages/vtg-eligibility-indicator.aspx

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