HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

HLT33115 Certificate III In Health
Services Assistance

Start Date
Enrol Anytime

Duration
12 months

Mode of Delivery
Blended, Face-to-Face, Online

Location
Parramatta

Course Overview
Course Outcome
Course Delivery

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will enable students to learn the basics of health services assistance. This course will equip students with knowledge about allied health administration and medical terminology. You will learn how to work with, and facilitate the empowerment of, people with acute conditions, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, people from diverse backgrounds and people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Students will also learn how to respond effectively and efficiently to behaviours of concern, and how to provide first aid and basic emergency life support. Students are required to participate in work placement through a Structured Workplace Learning arrangement. This enables you to get on-the-job experience and develop your practical skills in a real workplace.

Upon successful completion of all units of competency for this qualification, the student will be awarded HLT33115 Certificate III in health Services Assistance.
This qualification will provide you a pathway to work in orderly, nursing assistant, nursing support worker, operating theatre technician, patient service assistant (PSA), ward assistant, patient support assistant, wards person, patient care assistant and ward support.

Blended | Face to Face | Online

Course duration- 12 months

Accreditation

Signature Training College is registered with and accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is authorised to deliver Nationally Recognized Training within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to:

A good ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Certificate and Work with Children Check;
Ability to work and communicate respectfully with background from different national backgrounds;

Course Units

Core Units

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities

Electives

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

HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices

SITXFSA002 Participate in safe food handling practices

Work Placement

The students must complete at least 80 hours of work placement complete this component of the course.

Career Prospects

Assistant in Nursing
Nursing Assistant
Patient Care Assistant
Patient Service Assistant
Patient Support Assistant
Ward Assistant
Ward Support
Wardsperson

Education Pathways

Education pathways after completing HLT33115 Certificate III In Health Services Assistance may include:

CHCCCS010 - Maintain high standard of service

CHCCCS012 - Prepare and maintain beds

HLTAID003 - Provide first aid

HLTFSE001 - Follow basic food safety practices

HLTHSS003 - Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting

USI Number

If you are a new enrolling student, undertaking Nationally recognized training, you will need a USI number to receive your Qualification/Statement of Attainment. If you do not have a USI you will not be able to receive a qualification. To create a USI account, go to the website: www.usi.gov.au

Campus Facility

Signature Training College provides a creative and professional study environment with modern facilities. We have fully equipped simulation classrooms to support our learners. Our campus provides free Wi-Fi access and students can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea during breaks after training sessions.