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About the course
This diploma prepares you for work in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital emergency care. You will build practical skills in patient assessment, healthcare support and transport services, with online theory study plus required vocational placement and compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton. It suits people seeking a fast-paced frontline health role and may provide credit toward further study such as a Bachelor of Paramedic Science in emergency health care. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across patient transport and emergency health services, applying skills in safe practice, infection control, legal and ethical work, and working with diverse populations. Typical opportunities include Ambulance Transport Attendant, ambulance officer, emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic assistant roles in health and community services settings. This diploma supports entry to operational emergency care roles but does not provide AHPRA paramedic registration in emergency health care.
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