Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Certificate III in Health Services Assistant

HLT32507

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

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 mandatory electives to address requirements of specific work functions. In addition, the qualification supports multi skilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.

Career Options:

Assistant in nursing
Nursing assistant
Patient care assistant
Orderly
Operating theatre technician
Ward assistant
Wards person

Listed below are the Core and Elective units which are included in the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.

To gain this qualification you will need to complete a total of 15 units of competency consisting of 6 Compulsory Units and 9 Elective Units.

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach

Code	Title	Core/Elective
BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships	C
BSBMED301B	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately	C
HLTAP301A	Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context	C
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health	C
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work	C
HLTOHS200A	Participate in OHS processes	C
HLTCSD201B	Maintain high standard of client service	E
HLTCSD208B	Transport clients	E
HLTCSD305B	Assist with client movement	E
HLTCSD306B	Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour	E
HLTAIN301A	Assist nursing team in an acute care environment	E
HLTAIN302A	Provide support in an acute care environment	E
HLTHIR404B	Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people	E
HLTMS208B	Handle waste in a health care environment	E
CHCPA402B	Plan for and provide care services using a palliative approach	E

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is designed to provide vocational education and training necessary to gain basic knowledge and skills required to undertake an Assistant role in an acute care setting.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS QUALIFICATION?

On completion of the course you will be qualified to work as an assistant to health professional staff. e.g. Wards person, Ward assistant, Orderly, Operating theatre technician and Patient care assistant.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance does not have mandatory requirements for entry to qualifications. The expectation is that successful applicants will have an educational level that will enable the achievement of the objectives. This qualification is also available as an Australian Apprenticeship. (see below for further information).

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT:

This training is offered, either by face-to-face, work based or by flexible study with distance learning. Assessment is competency based. Your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with the information required for this qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT:

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavour to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between Tutor and student by making an appointment, and group support when required. A Tutor is available to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION:

Successful completion of this course provides you with the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

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