Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Course Overview
Develop a career across a range of areas assisting health care professionals who will be providing care for patients in a hospital with a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance HLT33115 at Institute of Health and Nursing Australia.
This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
This qualification has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in assisting in nursing work in acute care. In addition the qualification supports multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.
This qualification is also suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways. (Domestic and International)
Course Start
Course Structure
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
7 core units
8 elective units
CORE UNITS
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
ELECTIVE UNITS
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE002 Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
CHCCCS012 Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
HLTHSS003 Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be 18 years or older at the start of the course. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | English proficiency requirements:
IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 overall or equivalent |
Career Opportunities
Job Outcomes
- Nursing Assistant in the Acute care department of a hospital
- Nursing Assistant in Age Care Centre
- Personal care assistant
- Care service employees
- Ward Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Patient Support Assistant
- Operation Theatre Assistant
- Nursing Support Worker