Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
HLT21020
HealthCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
9Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
29Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT21020, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
First responder in health care
Industries
Ambulance Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for HLT21020 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 9 units: 5 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTAID015Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTOUT007Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the HLT21020 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
29 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Health Security & Education Pty Ltd as trustee for Health Security & Education Unit TrustBased in QLD · Registered since 2014→
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