Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
HLT33115
The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance leads to a variety of roles that 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 working directly with clients and patients under supervision.
With this health service assistance qualification, you’ll be ready to work in support roles in hospitals, community services, and other healthcare settings. Job prospects are good, with employment for nursing support and personal care assistants expected to grow strongly.
You’ll be ready to provide a range of assistance to professional staff for the care of patients or clients. You’ll have the communication skills and technical and procedural knowledge to work in areas such as Therapy Assistant, Allied Health Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant. After completing this Cert III course, you may consider completing a Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance to build your knowledge and skills further.
Enrol now to study health services assistance online. Earn your Certificate III with Institute of Allied Health and access to a wide range of support services that can help you succeed.
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Course Delivery
Online, Self-paced
Duration
12 months (full time)
Structure
18 Units
You are able to gain entry to the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance if you have:
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Completed Year 10 (or equivalent) and be at least 16 years of age
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Completed a Certificate III qualification, or
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have at least 3 years of sufficient life experience (work or study), if over 16 years of age.
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Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
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Fortnight Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnight payment plans over 26 months).
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Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.
Our Student Support Centres are located in:
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Sydney
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Melbourne
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Perth
You are able to gain entry to the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance if you have:
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Completed Year 10 (or equivalent) and be at least 16 years of age
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Completed a Certificate III qualification, or
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have at least 3 years of sufficient life experience (work or study), if over 16 years of age.
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Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
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Fortnight Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnight payment plans over 26 months).
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Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.
Our Student Support Centres are located in:
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Sydney
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Melbourne
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Perth
Why study our Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Our Certificate III in Health Services is a journey of self discovery, providing deep insight into why you think and behave as you do.
You will learn:
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How to provide a range of healthcare tasks and hospital duties including
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Assisting nursing and ward staff
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Patient support and personal care
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Workplace health and safety
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Communication skills and technical and procedural knowledge to work in health services
Career Outcomes:
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Nursing Assistant
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Patient Services Assistant
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Practice Manager
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Patient Care Attendant
Australia’s fastest growth industry
15.8%
Expected Employment Growth
in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.
300,000
Expected Employment Growth
in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.
1,150
Expected Employment Growth
in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.
There has never been a better time for you to invest in your future career. The need for qualified employees supporting health and allied health professionals is greater than ever before. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector is predicted to be the fastest growth industry over the next 5 years. Working in the health sector is supremely rewarding. You will be supporting the delivery of health services to vulnerable patients who need care, support and assurance.
Course Outline
[HLTWHS001] Participate in workplace health and safety
Acquire the knowledge and skills of workplace health and safety to carry out your work.
[CHCDIV002] Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety.
[CHCDIV001] Work with diverse people
Work with diverse people.
[CHCMHS001] Work with people with mental health issues
Establish relationships, clarify needs and work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.
[CHCAOD001] Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Identify the skills required to work within an alcohol and other drugs setting.
[CHCLEG001] Work legally and ethically
Identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role.
[BSBMED301] Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Understand and respond to instructions, to carry out routine tasks and use appropriate medical terminology.
[CHCCOM005] Communicate and work in health or community services
Identify and use appropriate communication techniques effectively with clients, colleagues and management.
[CHCCCS020] Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
Identify and respond to behaviours of concern with people.
[CHCCCS009] Facilitate responsible behaviour
Provide and support responsibility for behaviour management and change.
[HLTINF006] Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to risks.
[HLTAAP001] Recognise healthy body systems
Work with basic information about the human body and recognise ways to maintain a healthy functioning body.
[BSBTWK201] Work effectively with others
Identify and work cooperatively with others.
[BSBWOR301] Organise personal work priorities and development
Monitor and obtain feedback on work performance.
[HLTAID011] Provide first aid
Provide first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines.
At IAH we have a payment method to suit every student. If you decide to pay for your course upfront you will enjoy a substantial discount, and you can concentrate on your studies without thinking about further payments.
If you would prefer to spread your payments, you can take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 36 fortnights.
To further assist make training as accessible as possible, we separate payment for tuition (theory elements) from that of the practical course elements. Payment for the practical elements is done as they are undertaken. See full details below.
We always strive to keep tuition as affordable as possible, opening up quality education for everyone.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
x 26 months
*Total upfront course cost is $3,670, which includes tuition of $1,990, plus 12 practical sessions each of $140. The practical elements are paid for as they are undertaken. They can be completed by online group workshop, via Zoom/Skype, by uploading a video demonstration, or by having a private assessor assess your skills.
**Fortnightly payments can be made by Credit Card or Direct Debit.
For over 30 years AIPC has set the benchmark for service and support in education. We offer a complete external study support system that has been developed and refined over decades of research and continual student feedback.
As a student you have unlimited access to the Institute’s Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line. Our Degree-qualified Education Advisers are available 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday to provide you with friendly academic support. Their focus is to support you throughout your studies so you can graduate in the time frame you set. This includes answering questions on assignment topics, personal coaching on assignment writing, and giving hints and tips on specific concepts. The Study Assistance Line is there whenever you feel you need a bit of extra guidance.
The structure of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.
Students can elect to complete the practical components through various means, such as a one-on-one or small group session with a private assessor. We have private assessors in numerous regional areas across Australia.
Students can also complete their practical components by video recording a demonstration of their skills. We have guidelines available to assist students compile their recordings and develop effective role plays to demonstrate their skills.
The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:
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Download electronic versions of your workbooks,
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Complete your activities and upload for marking,
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Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance,
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Access the Knowledge Base, a massive database of the most commonly asked academic questions, categorised for particular subjects, activities and concepts,
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See when seminars are available in your area,
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Plus much more.
The Institute has developed a comprehensive range of resources to help you expand your knowledge and practical skills throughout your studies and beyond.
The Institute also has a large reference list of books and resources for students who wish to broaden their reading. This list covers the areas of Counselling, Psychology, Sociology and Behavioural Science.
Capitalising on the accessibility of the internet, the Institute has developed two websites to complement your studies. The Institute's Articles site at www.aipc.net.au/articles is an online facility where you can browse numerous articles on a variety of counselling topics. And Counselling Connection, the Institute's official blog, at www.counsellingconnection.com, assists you with access the latest information about counselling and what's happening in the industry.
There are also numerous ways to connect to the Institute through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Google Communities.
As a student you have unlimited access to the Institute’s Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line. Our Degree-qualified Education Advisers are available 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday to provide you with friendly academic support. Their focus is to support you throughout your studies so you can graduate in the time frame you set. This includes answering questions on assignment topics, personal coaching on assignment writing, and giving hints and tips on specific concepts. The Study Assistance Line is there whenever you feel you need a bit of extra guidance.
The structure of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.
Students can elect to complete the practical components through various means, such as a one-on-one or small group session with a private assessor. We have private assessors in numerous regional areas across Australia.
Students can also complete their practical components by video recording a demonstration of their skills. We have guidelines available to assist students compile their recordings and develop effective role plays to demonstrate their skills.
The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:
- Download electronic versions of your workbooks,
- Complete your activities and upload for marking,
- Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance,
- Access the Knowledge Base, a massive database of the most commonly asked academic questions, categorised for particular subjects, activities and concepts,
- See when seminars are available in your area,
- Plus much more.
The Institute has developed a comprehensive range of resources to help you expand your knowledge and practical skills throughout your studies and beyond.
The Institute also has a large reference list of books and resources for students who wish to broaden their reading. This list covers the areas of Counselling, Psychology, Sociology and Behavioural Science.
Capitalising on the accessibility of the internet, the Institute has developed two websites to complement your studies. The Institute's Articles site at www.aipc.net.au/articles is an online facility where you can browse numerous articles on a variety of counselling topics. And Counselling Connection, the Institute's official blog, at www.counsellingconnection.com, assists you with access the latest information about counselling and what's happening in the industry.
There are also numerous ways to connect to the Institute through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Google Communities.
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