Foundation Education

HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Course Delivery: Online

Start Date: Enrol anytime

Duration: 12 month/s

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program

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Course Information

Kickstart your career in healthcare with a nationally recognised qualification.

The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance provides you with the skills, knowledge and practical training required to launch a successful and fulfilling career in healthcare service assistance. This exciting course could lead you to a rewarding profession as an assistant in nursing, patient care attendant or patient services officer.

Up to 12 months

Comply with infection prevention and control policies
Interpret and apply medical terminology
Work with people with mental health issues
Work with people with drug and alcohol issues
Confirm physical health status.

Already working in an administration role? Expand your career opportunities and break into a ‘hands-on’ career in the healthcare sector
Ready to launch your career? Gain a nationally recognised qualification in just 12 months that will have you prepared to apply for desired roles
Want a career change? Become qualified through a flexible, online course that will prepare you for an industry with strong employment

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Payment Option

Foundation Education offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

Career Pathway

Assistant in nursing
Patient care attendant
Patient support assistant
Patient services assistant
Patient services officer

Course Features

Flexible Online Study – Our online courses allow you to study whenever and wherever suits you
Dedicated Student Support – Our friendly and experienced Support Officers, Assessors and Technical Advisors will be there for you from enrolment to graduation
Industry-relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with health experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge to achieve your career goals

Professional Recognition

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

Eligibility

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Special Conditions for this Course

Please be aware there are no mandatory vocational placement hours for this qualification. However, students are required to have access to a suitable workplace to complete practical tasks including interacting with staff and a range of service users, access to older clients, access to reporting systems for behaviours of concern/incidents, organisational policies and procedures including, but not limited to, work health and safety, infection control, mandatory reporting, advocacy, support, service provision and documentation
Students must also have a qualified supervisor in the workplace i.e., a person who holds Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or a higher relevant qualification
Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements

Curriculum

Knowledge questions – Students are presented with short-answer questions relative to what they have learnt within the unit
Project – Students are presented with a project relative to what they have learnt within the unit, leading to an in-depth exploration of a topic or field.
Case study – Students are given a scenario and asked to respond as the circumstances change. The assessor looks at how the student effectively manages a range of situations and applies their knowledge to each one.
Quiz – Quizzes may include multiple-choice, matching, and true/ false questions. They are designed to test the students’ knowledge of a particular topic or subject.
Assignment – Students are presented with an assignment relative to what they have learnt within the unit. The tasks are designed to simulate real-life situations and scenarios within the industry.
Practical – The practical component is designed to assess the student in a real/simulated environment and may contain logbooks or observation checklists

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