Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Course Code: HLT32507
Study Area: Nursing

This traineeship based qualification is for those currently working in the health industry. The course covers a range of roles providing assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. This qualification supports the multi-skilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings. Electives can be packaged to address specific work roles.

Where

Bendigo (City Campus)

Duration

This qualification is available as a traineeship in conjunction with workplace training over a period of up to 24 months, or as a campus based program over a period of six to eight months.

Accreditation

This qualification is nationally recognised.

Study options

Traineeship; Full time

Possible careers

Participants would be working towards employment as an assistant in a range of health services positions, including:

Nursing assistant
Patient services assistant
Personal care assistant
Patient support worker
Orderly and ward assistant.

Course pre-requisites

Applicants must currently be working in the Health Industry. There are no formal prerequisites for this qualification.

Other course requirements

Participants are expected to have access to the Internet. Applicants require literacy and numeracy skills equivalent ot Year 10 level.

Find out more

This qualification is available as a workplace traineeship to those currently working in the Health Industry, or may be undertaken in the classroom as a campus based program in conjunction with clinical placement. Certificate III in Health Services Assistance provides training for workers to provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients and involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision. This qualification supports mulitskilling requirements of smaller and rural work/remote work settings. Electives can be packaged to address specific work roles including patient services attendant, patient care assistant, ward support and assistant.

What is the application process?

Online application direct to Bendigo TAFE

What is the selection process?

Individual Interview

Will my previous experience and study be recognised?

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: Bendigo TAFE has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

What are the standard assessment methods?

Examination or testing; Online assessment; Oral presentations; Practical assessment; Project work; Workplace assessment; Written assessment; Role plays and simulated experiences

How can this course be studied?

Traineeship; Full time

How is this course delivered?

Employment based training; Classroom based training

What are the main topics studied in this course?

Key study areas include:

Workplace communications
Infection control policies and procedures in health work
Occupational health & safety
Assist in client movement and transport
Prepare and make beds
Respond to challenging behaviours
Support and care for clients
Medical terminology
Body Systems
Environmental services
First aid

What further study could this course lead to?

This course is a recognised pathway into Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and can provide an overview of the health industry for students interested in pursuing further studies in health. The program provides some credit towards Certificate III in Health Support Services / Certificate III in Aged Care Work.

Can this course be delivered as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship?

May be offered as a Traineeship

When is this course scheduled to start?

Please contact Bendigo TAFE for more information.

What are the fees for this course?

What are the requirements for successful completion of this course?

Total Units 15 = 6 Core 9 Elective

What is the typical content for this course?