HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – International
CRICOS Code: 096532M
Duration: 52 Weeks
Have you always wanted to care for others? Start a truly rewarding career with a HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
This course will equip you with knowledge about allied health administration, medical terminology and basic business skills. As a nursing assistant you’ll provide assistance to clients according to their care plan and under the supervision of a health professional. You’ll learn how to perform patient observations, how to work effectively with culturally diverse clients and how to use medical terminology. After completing this course you could work in aged care facilities, hospitals, clinics, private medical practices and home and community care services.
What does this mean for you?
Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance you will be qualified to work as a Nursing Assistant, Nursing Support Worker, Wardperson or a Patient Care Attendant. You’ll be able to work in Aged Care Facilities, Hospitals, Clinics, Private Medical Practices, and Home and Community Care Services
What will you learn?
- How to assist health care professionals
- How to work effectively with culturally diverse clients
- Perform patient observations, and learn how to use medical terminology
- Attending to the personal care needs of your clients
Rewarding and fulfilling career options include:
- Assistant in Nursing
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Patient Service Assistant
- Patient Support Assistant
- Ward Assistant
- Ward Support
- Wardsperson
With further study, become a:
Delivery and assessment mode
- Full time at Jannali
- Assessments are competency based which means that you have to demonstrate that you are able to meet the performance criteria for each unit.
- Assessment methods will vary including: Questions & Answers, projects, role plays, presentations, portfolios and observation.
- Assessments will be completed in and outside of class time.
- You should allow approximately 5-10 hours per week for self-study and out of class assessments.
Work Placement
This course requires work placement which will be organised by SGSCC. Work placement (unpaid) is a compulsory component of the course where you will be assessed in the workplace.
80 hours
Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Upper intermediate level of English (IELTS Score of 5.5 or equivalent)
All students must undertake the following:
- Working with Children Check
- Criminal Record Check
Units of Competency:
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
- CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
- HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
- HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
- CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
- CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
- CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
