Healthcare Support Services

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Courses in healthcare support services

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HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$2,650 - $8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT57715

Diploma of Practice Management

Online
12 - 24 months
$4,100 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 12 months
$3,500 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

On Campus, Online
10 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT35021

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Online
12 months
$600 - $4,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

Blended, On Campus
4 months
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration)

Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT45021

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
10967NAT

Diploma of Nutrition

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Online
12 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health (Pathway to Education)

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT23221

Certificate II in Health Support Services (Health Administration)

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $3,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11293NAT

Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice

Online
24 months
$6,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37015

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $7,769
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sterilisation Technician
HLT23221

Certificate II in Health Support Services

Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
2 - 24 months
$0 - $4,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT40121

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Online
18 months
$9,855
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52121

Diploma of Community Development

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTAID006

Advanced First Aid

Blended
1 - 2 days
$0 - $295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT40221

Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Blended, On Campus
18 - 26 months
$0 - $25,225
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance?

7th September 2021

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support?

13th November 2019

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community Care)?

6th January 2022

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More about healthcare support services courses

Healthcare support workers are the behind the scenes champions who provide one-on-one patient care as well as critical cleaning, nursing support, and sterilisation services.