HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural
knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance
involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
You will graduate with practical skills in a range of healthcare tasks and hospital duties, including:
- transporting patients
- following basic food safety practice
- recognising healthy body systems
- apreparing and maintaining beds
- infection control and prevention
- basic medical terminology
This course includes a work placement in a healthcare environment to help you further develop your skills and
gain direct industry experience.
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| Study Mode | Classroom and Online Training |
| Total Units | 15 (7 Core units + 8 Elective units) |
| Duration of Course | 6-12 months |
| Recognition | Nationally recognised training |
| Start Date | Enrol anytime |
Entry requirements
Computer requirements
In order to complete the online components of this course you will need regular access to the following:
- Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points;
- Internet: High speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL
Career outcomes
- Health Services Assistant
- Health Support Services Worker
- Ward Assistant
- Health Administrative Worker
- Community Services Driver
- Pathology Courier
- Housekeeping Attendant
- Nurse’s Aide
- Ward Clerk
Course units
Pathways to further study
If your goal is to progress to higher level skills or management, this certificate course will provide a solid foundation upon which to progress into the following;
- Certificate IV in Ageing
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- Certificate IV in Allied Health
- Certificate IV in Health Administration
- Diploma of Mental Health
- Diploma of Nursing
and related higher education degrees.
A State Government set ‘Student Contribution Fee’ applies for this apprenticeship. See more here
