Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of assessing and recognising the qualifications and experience of former or current paramedics, emergency medical technicians, registered nurses or those with relevant science tertiary qualifications.
Qualifications, scope of practice and relevant experience are reviewed to determine an individual's level of entry and training requirements. If you are currently employed in the Ambulance industry you could be employed at a similar level.
We are a registered training organisation and every RPL application is assessed on an individual basis. Qualified paramedics are provided with a comprehensive clinical mentoring program over 28 weeks which is learner focused, concentrating on training gaps which may have been identified in the RPL process.
As a general guide, a registered paramedic would be expected to undertake the following induction process after they have provided detailed evidence of prior learning:
- Induction (including geographical orientation)
- On road training as a paramedic (rostered together with intensive care paramedics) including 3 on-road practicum reports
- Panel assessment about knowledge of ambulance practice
As a registered training organisation we can individually
assess the qualifications, scope of practice and relevant
experience of all applicants.