This certificate reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
Health Services Assistants are employed in a variety of settings. They may be employed by a specific health care provider or by an organisation that specialises in provision of general health services, storage, transport and client assistance. A wide variety of employment opportunities exist for Health Services Assistants across government, agencies, community and private industry. Employment is typically available on a full time or part time basis and suits a range of individuals with a variety of employment needs.
Students who successfully complete this course may be eligible to continue further study at Diploma level in Community Services, Nursing, Mental Health or other related human services fields.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
54 Currie St, Adelaide 5000
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115 qualification are:
Standard Delivery Mode
- Adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in study and work environments. Domestic applicants are required to complete relevant internal LLN skills testing and/or are required to successfully demonstrate exit level 2 in reading and numeracy through the CSPA test (refer EQUALS LLN Policy). International applicants are required to demonstrate a minimum 5.5 overall band score in IELTS (or equivalent) prior to course commencement.
- Physical fitness to meet industry requirements
Students are encouraged to obtain the following in preparation for employment:
- Successful completion of theory and simulated practical assessment, including Hand Hygiene Certificate, and
- Valid DCSI Clearances for working with Aged, Vulnerable and Children, and
- Applicants must show adequate evidence of competency in communication skills and knowledge. In particular, applicants need to be able to read, comprehend, interpret, apply, write and share information to standards that will ensure the safety of clients in their care.
Self-Paced/Blended Mode
- As per Standard Delivery Mode.
- Admissions staff will consult with applicants to determine suitability for undertaking the course in self-paced/blended mode study. All applicants must demonstrate adequate digital literacy skills to be able to engage with online materials reliably and effectively.
Course fees
Course fee
$295
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About EQUALS International
EQUALS was founded over 30 years ago, with the dream of promoting and developing human potential. Today we are an independent tertiary education provider offering nationally recognised and accredited courses to local and international students.
Legal name
EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd
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