This program gives secondary school students a chance to commence their studies in the area of health and provide them with an insight into the responsibilities of an Allied Health Assistant and a Health Services Assistant. <p>This course is perfect for any students wishing to continue study or work in the Allied Health or Health Industry and is delivered as a two-year part time course.<p>The course will be delivered through a mixture of online activities, classroom delivery and laboratories, including in a state of the art allied health laboratory, community apartment and a simulated hospital environment. During this course, learners will gain industry specific training in basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, workplace health and safety, communication in the health industry and working with difficult clients. They will also develop practical skills in patient movement and mobility, taking clinical measurements and first aid.<p>As part of study of this course, learners will be required to come into close contact with other students and there will be a requirement of physical contact with other students in order to complete some assessments. <p>Holmesglen has implemented a range of protocols and policies in order to maintain health and safety of students including additional cleaning, wearing of PPE and undertaking Federal Government COVID safe training. <p>All students and staff will be expected to comply with these procedures.<p>This is a VET Delivered to Secondary Students (previously VETiS) course and can only be completed as part of a VCE or VCAL program.