Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Course Code:
HLT32512
Duration:
616 hours
Vocational Placement:
Up to 240 Hours on the job.
First Aid:
All students are required to complete a First Aid Certificate with an accredited provider to gain employment in the industry.
($130.00 Cost to be met by student).
Apprenticeship Pathways:
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Assessments:
Assessments are competency based and include a variety of written, project and practical work.
Classroom & Correspondence Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
$2600 (less non refundable deposit of $250)
Payment plans available – direct debit only
Online Delivery:
Fee Option 1:
Four equal instalments of $436.25 (total = $1745)
First instalment must be paid prior to commencement.
Fee Option 2:
Non refundable Deposit of $250 followed by
39 repayments of $50 per week (total = $2200)
Payment Plans:
Available – direct debit only
Refund Policy:
See student handbook go to www.lifetime.qld.edu.au for information regarding our refund policy. A non-refundable enrolment fee of $250.00 must be forwarded with application to enrol.
*NB: Fees are subject to change.
Study Mode:
External Delivery
Recognition:
This course is nationally recognised in Australia.
Study Benefits:
Austudy available to eligible domestic students.
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Course Outline:
This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
This qualification supports multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.
Occupational Titles May Include:
Assistant in Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Support Worker, Patient Care Attendant Patient Support Assistant, Patient Service Attendant, Orderly, Operating Theatre Technician, Theatre Support, Ward Assistant, Wards person, Ward Support
A Summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded below:
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NB: enter course code HLT32512.
Course Structure
| Unit Code | Core Units of Competence |
| BSBFLM303C | Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
| BSBMED301B | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| HLTAP301B | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context |
| HLTHIR301C | Communicate and work effectively in health |
| HLTIN301C | Comply with infection control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS200A | Participate in WHS processes |
| Unit Code | Elective Units of Competence |
| HLTCSD305D | Assist with client movement |
| HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
| HLTCSD201D | Maintain high standard of client service |
| HLTCSD208D | Transport Clients |
| HLTCSD306D | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| HLTFA311A | Apply First Aid |
| HLTAIN301C | Assist nursing team in an acute care environment |
| HLTCSD304D | Support the care of clients |
| HLTCSD203D | Prepare and maintain beds |
