HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
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IHNA has campuses across major Australian cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. To further our mission, we have expanded internationally with a state-of-the-art delivery location in Kochi, Kerala, India.
The IHNA India (Kochi) campus offers AQF-level Australian qualifications, providing students in India access to the same world-class education as their Australian peers.
Develop a career across a range of areas by assisting health care professionals who will be providing care for patients in a hospital with a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (HLT33115) at the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia.
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 has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in assisting in nursing work in acute care. In addition, the qualification supports the multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.
| Course Duration: | 12 Months |
| AQF Level: | 3 |
| Mode of Delivery: | Blended |
| Delivery Location: | IHNA India (Kochi) |
| Professional Experience Placement (PEP): | 80 Hours |
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The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance equips individuals with the foundational skills to support healthcare professionals in various settings, including hospitals and aged care facilities. This course covers assisting with patient care, infection control, and working effectively in healthcare teams. Graduates are prepared for roles like Health Services Assistant, providing essential support in nursing and healthcare environments.
India’s Sole Provider of Australian-Accredited Certificate III Qualification.
Online theory classes with on-campus simulation workshops.
Gain hands-on experience with professional placements.
Enrol with Ease, bi-monthly Intakes Available
24/7 access to resources, personalised guidance, and career support.
Network with healthcare leaders and gain real-world exposure.
Train with the latest equipment in modern learning environments.
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| HLTFSE002 | Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services |
| CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| HLTHSS003 | Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting |
Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:
With HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance qualification in hand, graduates of the course will be able to work as a/an:
The total tuition cost for the HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance:
IHNA India Full Fee: $2,499
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the
units of this qualification. Students will commence the 80 hours of placement (PEP)
upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA).
During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to
demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as
agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.
#Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.
All students are required to complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
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