This qualification is for workers who assist health professionals with client care. Certificate III in Health Service Assistance is a training package for health workers who have supervised contact with clients.
This qualification has been structured with mandatory electives to cover specific work function in operating theatre support, and recommended electives for assisting in nursing clients in acute care. The course focuses on the multi-skilling requirements of small and remote work environments. Certificate III in Health Service Assistance has mandatory and recommended electives for operating-theatre technicians, working with acute-care patients, work relationships, client care, transport, operating-theatre support, mortuary practice, support and first aid.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: HLT32507
Campus: Collingwood
Duration
Full-time: 12 weeks
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Graduates may find opportunities to further professional development in more specialist fields.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the course may find work in hospitals or with agencies that supply support staff to health-care facilities.
Entrance Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course. Applicants will be required to attend a selection interview and sit a literacy test. Selection criteria includes good communication skills, enthusiasm for study and appropriate literacy levels for the job role.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Student progress and performance will be evaluated by competencies demonstrated in the workplace and the classroom. A record of competency will be provided to the student on course completion.
Materials
All materials are supplied by the Health and Communities Studies department at a cost of $75 per student (price subject to change).
Fees
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTCSD201B | Maintain high standard of client service (Mandatory) | 30 | |
| HLTCSD208B | Transport clients (Mandatory) | 20 | |
| HLTCSD304B | Support the care of clients (Mandatory) | 20 | |
| HLTCSD305B | Assist with client movement (Mandatory) | 20 | |
| BSBFLM303B | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | 40 | Core |
| BSBMED201A | Use basic medical terminology | 30 | Core |
| HLTAP301A | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context | 70 | Core |
| HLTHIR301A | Communicate and work effectively in health | 20 | Core |
| HLTIN301A | Comply with infection control policies | 20 | Core |
| HLTOHS200A | Participate in OHS processes | 20 | Core |
| CHCPA301B | Deliver care services with a palliative approach | 55 | Elective |
| HLTCSD203B | Prepare and maintain beds | 15 | Elective |
| HLTFA301B | Apply first aid | 18 | Elective |
| HLTFS207B | Follow basic food safety practice | 20 | Elective |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 20 | Elective |
| HLTMS206B | Perform general clinical tasks in a clinical setting | 30 | Elective |
