Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Admissions

There are no entry requirements for this program, however although applicants can commence at 18 years of age, they will not be able to be employed in this vocation until they have obtained a full drivers licence.

Applicants must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the course and hold:

• A current Australian Drivers Licence (probationary licence accepted, however a full Victorian driver's licence is required for a vocational outcome. Learners Permits will not be accepted).
• A National Police Check, with no disclosable offences*. This is required to be obtained at least 10 weeks prior to clinical placement commencement. *If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their National Police Check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work within the healthcare environment.
• A current Working with Children Check (Volunteer or Employee) for the duration of the program.

Immunisations

Up to date evidence of immunisations. The minimum vaccination  requirements as required by Ambulance Victoria include:

• COVID-19 (fully vaccinated)
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Measles/ Mumps/Rubella
• Highly Recommended: Meningococcal, Hepatitis A, Influenza

Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy per the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your clinical placement.

If applicants have completed Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (any course code) outside Swinburne University, they must submit a certified copy of both their Award and Academic Transcript with their application.

Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies.

Credit transfer

Recognition of prior learning

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