Accredited Training Programs

QualificationsShort Courses

Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport

HLT31120

 
This course is an entry level qualification to work within the non-emergency ambulance industry. The target participants for this course are individuals who are wanting to commence a career in the Patient Transport Industry. Candidates are not required to have any previous experience within the health industry.
 
NPT Heart's course includes 80 hours of work placements which will be facilitated through National Patient Transport.  These work placements will be rostered for students following successful completion of all face-to-face sessions and online work.
 

 

Certificate IV in Health Care PTO Stream

HLT41120



This course is also an entry-level qualification to work within the non-emergency ambulance industry.

At this stage, our Cert IV in Health Care is not running for 2025-2026
 

Diploma of Emergency Health Care

HLT51020


 
The HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care reflects the role of workers employed to provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This qualification is designed for individuals who wish to work as Ambulance Attendants within the emergency health care sector.
By successfully completing this qualification, graduates will possess the clinical skills and theoretical knowledge required to provide clinical assessment and pre-hospital interventions to patients in emergency situations, including advanced life support skills.

NPT Heart's Diploma program has been specifically designed as an upskilling pathway for individuals currently working within the non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) sector who hold either a Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (HLT31120) or a Certificate IV in Health Care (HLT41120).
 

 

Driving in the NEPT Sector

Driving

Are you studying or have you completed a Bachelor of Paramedicine, or are you currently studying or qualified as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse, and looking to gain employment in the non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) sector? NPT Heart’s specialised short course, Driving in the NEPT Sector, is designed specifically to prepare you for work in this growing field.
 

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

HLTAID009

Learn essential skills that can save a life. This hands-on nationally recognised CPR class equips you with the practical skills and confidence to respond quickly and effectively in a cardiac emergency. You’ll learn how to perform CPR and use an AED in line with current guidelines, making this course ideal for workplace compliance, refresher training, or anyone who wants the peace of mind of knowing how to save a life.
 

Provide First Aid

HLTAID011

Gain the confidence to act when it matters most. This nationally recognised first aid course equips you with practical, hands-on skills to respond effectively to emergencies at work and in the community. You’ll learn CPR, how to use an AED, and how to manage common medical emergencies and injuries. Ideal for workplace compliance, career development or personal preparedness, this course delivers real-world skills you can rely on.
 

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National Patient Transport (NPT) is a leading private provider of Non‑Emergency Patient Transport, committed to delivering best patient and customer experience, safely and efficiently.