Safe Driving and Transportation of Individuals

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Updated 19 Apr 2026 Certificate164 Ratings
If driving is a part of your role as an aged care worker, you have a responsibility to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of all individuals you are transporting. This Ausmed Training Module discusses the potential risks associated with driving and transporting individuals, key requirements for driving safely, and how to manage incidents and emergencies on the road.

Content

11 Units • 11 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Unit 1: Introduction
1m
Unit 2: Legal and Professional Responsibilities When Driving and Transporting Individuals
2 Questions
1m
Unit 3A: Pre-Drive Safety Checks: Inspecting the Vehicle
1 Question
1m
Unit 3B: Pre-Drive Safety Checks: Fitness to Drive
1 Question
1m
Unit 4A: Safe Loading, Equipment and Manual Handling
1m
Unit 4B: Loading Passengers
2 Questions
1m
Unit 4C: Unloading Passengers
1m
Unit 4D: Equipment Considerations
1m
Unit 5: Defensive Driving
1 Question
1m
Unit 6: Managing Incidents and Emergencies While Driving
2 Questions
1m
Unit 7: Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Recognise the risks associated with driving and transporting individuals.

2

Know how to drive and transport individuals safely.

3

Understand how to manage incidents and emergencies when driving and transporting individuals.

Who it's for:

Aged care workers who drive or transport individuals as part of their role.

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Last updated19 Apr 2026

Published19 Apr 2026

Due for review29 Apr 2029
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