Overview
Study the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance to become a health services assistant, working across health disciplines to assist other health professionals with patients.
Career opportunities, include:
- orderly
- wards person
- wards assistant
- patient care assistant
- patient service attendant
- patient support assistant
Pathways to further study:
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Studying the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Holmesglen
The course is delivered at Holmesglen's Moorabbin campus and will provide you with comprehensive training to perform essential services such as: patient transport and movement, food service, maintaining beds, infection control and clinical cleaning.
All our clinical specialist units are taught by practising health professionals.
Your learning will be supported through a range of classes, online activities and tutorials. Practical sessions are conducted in our state-of-the-art allied health facility, with simulated hospital and community environments.
Please note that while Holmesglen makes every effort to arrange two-week work placement for each student, this is not a mandatory requirement of the course. This is done to give students industry-specific work experience which can be used to both solidify training undertaken at Holmesglen as well as improve students' chances of finding employment upon completion of the course.
Course structure
Timetable
Mondays and Tuesdays 8am - 3pm, Saturdays
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCCS002 |
Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS012 |
Prepare and maintain beds |
| HLTHSS003 |
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting |
| CHCCCS010 |
Maintain a high standard of service |
| CHCCCS026 |
Transport individuals |
| HLTFSE001 |
Follow basic food safety practices |
| CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
| HLTHSS007 |
Handle medical gases safely |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds |
| HLTHSS003 | Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting |
| CHCCCS010 | Maintain a high standard of service |
| CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices |
| CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| HLTHSS007 | Handle medical gases safely |
Assessment
Assessments are conducted through observation and through written/oral submissions and presentations as detailed in the course structure. There is an expectation that students will engage in some individual study. The delivery allows for this as students are only on campus two days a week, leaving time for course material to be accessed and reviewed outside of scheduled class time.
Entry requirements
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Prior to undertaking a non-mandatory clinical placement, you will need to provide your health and immunisation status, complete a National Police Records Check annually and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance.
Connections with industry
Our Department of Allied Health Services and Science has strong partnerships with a number of health services in Victoria, providing quality clinical placement experiences for our students that are hands-on and meaningful.
Placements provide you with the opportunity to practice your newly gained skills in a range of settings.
All placements are well supported by fully qualified clinical staff to produce graduates who are work ready for a career as an health services assistant.
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
| Full Fee | $3,686.00 |
| Government subsidised | $1,139.75 |
| Concession | $227.95 |
Additional costs may apply to students who may require a Working With Children Check, National Police Check, consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and immunisation costs as relevant to the course requirements.
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out more about paying for your course.