
Help others live a fuller life
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
(Assistance in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
Course code: HLT33115
Help make a difference in the lives of others and gain the skills and knowledge to support nurses in caring for patients with various needs. Provide personal support to a diverse range of people and learn how to respond to emergency health situations. You'll learn specialist skills that prepare you to interpret and apply medical technology and the ability to comply with infection prevention and control requirements. You'll develop the confidence to provide care in accordance with local policies and procedures.
Why you’ll love this course
Potential Career Pathways
Delivery Pattern
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Develop a strong foundational knowledge of how to recognise health body systems
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Learn how to work independently and in a team
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Hands-on work placement in a health care setting, offering great networking opportunities (80 hours)#
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Teaches in-demand skills that
employers want -
Contributes towards your HSC and ATAR*
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Provides you with credit towards
further study at TAFE NSW*
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Health service assistant
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Personal care assistant
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Nursing assistant
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Patient support assistant
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2 units x 2 years and 1 unit x 1 year including specialisation unit (300 hours)
Examples of possible course pathways
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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance - HLT33115
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Certificate IV in Ageing Support- CHC43015
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Diploma of Nursing - HLT54121


# Students will require vaccinations, National Police Checks and may require a Working with Children Check to complete mandatory work placement. * Upon successful course completion. © TAFE NSW 2024 Correct at time of publishing (April 2024). RTO 90003 | CRICOS 00591E | HEP PRV12049