Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

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National code: HLT33115 Certificate (TAFE) Wantirna Send me a link to this course

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is for students whose goal is to work in an assisting role to healthcare professionals with the care of clients. Students will cover necessary health protocols and procedures – such as how to communicate in health environments, understand medical terminology and prevent infection. On completion of the course, students will be equipped to work in direct client contact under supervision in health.

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Duration

6 months full-time

Intakes

Wantirna (March) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Full-time

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is for students who aspire to work in an assisting role to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision. Major study areas include: healthy body systems, nursing care in an acute environment and non-contact client support. Mandatory electives for assisting in personal and acute care and smaller community settings have been included. The course is delivered via a blended delivery model, which includes face-to-face classes, online study and clinical placement.

Course structure

This course offers an accredited qualification in the Health Services Training Package. It is a full-time course running approximately three days per week. To obtain the qualification in the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, students must complete 15 units of competency in addition to undertaking 80 hours of work placement in a health or community setting, arranged by Swinburne.

Units of study

Core units
Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)
Organise personal work priorities and development (BSBWOR301)

Elective units
Prepare and maintain beds (CHCCCS012)
Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
Assist with movement (CHCCCS002)
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020)
Transport individuals (CHCCCS026)
Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (HLTAIN001)
Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment (HLTAIN002)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates may work in the health and community services industry performing ward support under supervision in occupations such as orderlies and health services assistants.

Aims and objectives

To prepare the student to work under supervision to meet clients' needs, as directed, in healthcare settings, including acute.

Graduate skills

On completion of this course, students will be able to work in a range of roles within the health care sector under supervision.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Estimated course fees for 2018*
You will need to pay this amount	$7,220	$1,590

Estimated course fees for 2018*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$7,220

$1,590

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2018 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$318	$318

Indicative nominal course hours: 563.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession

Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.

Entry requirements

Entry into this course is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Additional requirement

The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course.

Applicants must have completed Year 11.
Have a valid Working With Children Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)
Have a valid Police Check (or be prepared to obtain this prior to placements)
This course may require up-to-date evidence of immunisations for placement. If required, and you are not able to provide up-to-date evidence, you will not be able to attend the clinical placement component of this course. Find out more about the minimum immunisation requirements. Additional immunisations may be required in response to any changes in Government policy or the specific requirements of the organisation you attend for your clinical placement. Further information will be provided at the commencement of the course.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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