Healthcare Courses in Cairns

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HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

Estimated fee

From $40

Duration

Half day - 3 years

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects ...

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First Aider

Australian Defence Force Worker

Estimated fee

From $40

Duration

Half day - 3 years

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling

Estimated fee

$0 - $350

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

The Diploma of Counselling is suitable for students seeking careers as counsellors working with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. Students graduate ready to work in supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. Students will learn about communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and how to draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients.

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Student Counsellor

Family Support Worker

Family Counsellor

Youth Counsellor

Marriage Counsellor

Relationship Counsellor

Estimated fee

$0 - $350

Duration

3 months - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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BSB30120

Certificate III in Business

Estimated fee

From $1,140

Duration

10 weeks - 24 months

Study mode

Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business prepares you for an administrative role. You’ll gain essential communication and teamwork skills, then specialise in an area that supports your career aspirations. Specialty areas include: technology and IT, business competence, teamwork and relationships, customer service, accounts, medical administration, records management. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.

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Executive Assistant

Administration Officer

Data Entry Operator

Office Assistant

Receptionist

Customer Service Representative

Estimated fee

From $1,140

Duration

10 weeks - 24 months

Study mode

Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship

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HLT51020

Diploma of Emergency Health Care

Estimated fee

From $10,000

Duration

6 days - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Do you want to become a registered Ambulance Paramedic? The HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a first step toward this rewarding career. The course begins with the essentials skills and knowledge you need to work in the Australian health care system, keeping yourself safe, using correct medical terminology, and applying infection controls. You’ll then learn how to recognise healthy body systems, respond to behaviours of concern, communicate with people at all levels, and deliver standard clinic...

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Ambulance Service Paramedic

Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Emergency Medical Technician

Volunteer Firefighter

Emergency Services Officer (ESO)

Acute Care Nurse

Estimated fee

From $10,000

Duration

6 days - 24 months

Study mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

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Course providers in Cairns

The following providers offer Healthcare courses in Cairns, Queensland.

Provider name

Lowood State High School

RTO code

30392

Courses available

22

Provider name

Australian Retailers Association Retail Institute

RTO code

4049

Courses available

8

Provider name

KnowledgeSpace

RTO code

21481

Courses available

4

Provider name

Spectra Training

RTO code

21356

Courses available

8

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Aboriginal Health Care

Begin a rewarding career in Aboriginal health care, improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Aboriginal Health Worker

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

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Allied Health

Allied health training is designed for students looking for careers supporting physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and other health professionals.

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Medical Imaging Assistant

Allied Health Assistant

Anaesthetic Technician

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Alternative Health and Holistic Medicine

Learn more about human physiology while empowering your patients to contribute to their own wellbeing through better nutrition, spiritual practices, and lifestyle choices.

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Aromatherapist

Remedial Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist

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