Study the HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care: online in your own time

Get qualified to kick-start your life-saving career.

The HLT41120 – Certificate IV in Health Care is an entry-level qualification that is the first step on your pathway to becoming a first responder or paramedic.

This Certificate IV is the perfect starting point for those that want to be frontline emergency workers. Graduates of the course are qualified to go straight into working as an Ambulance Transport Attendant or private medic, or can continue their studies with a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or university degree to become a paramedic.

Course duration

18 months

(May reduce depending on study load)

Mode of study

Online, with in-person intensive Clinical Workshops and Clinical Placement.

Pathways and career outcomes

Pathway to the Diploma or straight into work as a Basic Life Support Medic.

How studying online with Australian Paramedical College works

Learn online, at your own pace and gain hands-on clinical skills with a 5-day intensive workshop in NSW, VIC, QLD and W.A. and a 80-hour clinical placement in the field.

What you’ll learn

  • This course is designed to help you build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to deliver pre-hospital care.
  • Starting with the basics, you’ll learn how to interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately and confirm the physical health status of patients.
  • Learn how to assess and manage a scene and deliver basic clinical care.
  • Build your confidence by learning how to communicate effectively with patients, and first responder teams such as Police and Fire Services.
  • Gain the fundamental skills and knowledge required to start work as a specialist medic straight away.
  • With further study at diploma-level and on to university, you can eventually become a registered paramedic.

Download your free course overview

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Why study the Certificate IV in Health Care with APC?

Flexible study

Choose your own schedule and fit study into your lifestyle or work roster

Practical experience and skills

Get hands-on skills with nationwide clinical workshops and real-world work placements.

Support you can count on

Build your confidence and competency with help from our dedicated support team.

A study schedule that works for you

Learn at your own pace, around your everyday commitments.

What our cert. IV students say

Jamie Williams
Amy Schampier
Simon Webber
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Ready to take the next step?

Download your free course guide and get in touch with an experienced Career Advisors to discuss your pre-hospital healthcare course options and answer any questions you have.