HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Study Method Online
Provider Open Colleges
Start Date Enrol anytime
Open Colleges
  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
  • Guaranteed work placement included

Course overview

Our nationally accredited HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will help you turn your passion for people into a rewarding career. You will learn to work with patients under supervision of professional health staff and make a difference to the experience of hospital patients. Unlock a strong foundation for support roles in health settings today.

Who's It For?

If you are looking to start a career in healthcare, and get a taste of what the industry has to offer, Open Colleges’ HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is perfect for you.

Please note: This course is not suitable for students wishing to obtain employment as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) in NSW and Western Australian hospital settings. Students wishing to become an AIN in NSW and WA will need to complete HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care). Unfortunately, Open Colleges does not offer this course.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Job outcomes

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Patient Support Assistant
  • Ward Assistant
  • Ward Support
  • Wardsperson

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What you'll learn

The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will equip you to assist Nurses and health professionals in the treatment of patients who are struggling with illness and injury. During your study you will learn how to:

  • Communicate effectively and build relationships with health professionals and clients.
  • Effectively work within the health and community services sector.
  • Understand the human body and how it works.
  • Provide first aid.
  • Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting.
  • Help and assist clients with movement.
  • Provide transportation for clients unable to transport themselves.
  • Help clients to maintain oral hygiene.
  • Respond effectively to behaviours of concern.
  • Organise and prioritise your workload.

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Self-paced – maximum of 18 months

  • Recommended hours per week: 16h

Delivery

  • Online with Work Placement

Entry requirements

Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.

Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.

To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.

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Work placement

Duration

This course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

What are the benefits?

  • By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice

  • You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate

  • Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence

If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.

How do I find a work placement?

  • Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that’s close to home. Enquire now to learn more.

Recognition of prior learning

We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.

Assessment

  • Case studies

  • Demonstrations

  • Knowledge tests

  • Portfolio

  • Presentations

  • Short-answer questions

  • Work Placement Final Feedback

  • Workplace Portfolios

  • Written reports

Materials

Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include:

  • Online learning content

  • Activities

  • Online forums

  • Rich media

Additional information

Subjects

Core Units
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAID011Provide First Aid*
HLTINF006Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTINF006Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
CHCCCS002Assist with movement
CHCCCS026Transport individuals
HLTOHC004Provide or assist with oral hygiene
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS012Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development

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Payment options

  • Pay upfront – receive big savings on your enrolment
  • Pay as you go – get started today and pay off while you study
  • Unlock our exclusive monthly promotion for this course and study for less – enquire now!

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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.

We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.

We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.

Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.

Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90796)

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