Get the skills you need for the job you want in health services support.
This course is ideal for people seeking a role where they can use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. It's also a fantastic pathway into a career in nursing or other specialised healthcare roles.
Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact, under supervision. This is an active, physical career that can be both challenging and rewarding, and offers fantastic job opportunities across the healthcare sector.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. Note: This course may also be available as a traineeship.
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This course will prepare you to become a health care worker. This is an active, physical career which provides assistance to healthcare staff and clients.
This qualification 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.
This qualification 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.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This traineeship provides entry level training for those looking at careers in Assistant in Nursing. Conducted predominantly on the job, our trainers will provide one on one support to achieve competency. Supported by our online learning environment, trainees will have access to recorded lecture content, learning resources, videos and case studies. All trainees have access to a Student Support Officer in addition to their trainer to assist them through their learning journey.
Delivery location
HLT33115 Cert III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) is designed to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide assistance to health professionals for the care of clients in acute healthcare settings. This course includes theoretical and practical training that equips learners with factual, technical, and procedural knowledge. Email admin@auscaregroup.com.au for more information
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The HLT33115- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Course provides a strong foundation for support roles in health care settings. You will learn to work with clients under the supervision of professional health staff. IHNA is offering this course with 2 days of classes weekly on campus at Perth CBD. Upon getting this qualification, you will be able to work as Care Assistant, Care Worker, Assistant in Nursing, Personal Care Giver, Personal Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Care Service Employee in Residential group homes etc. For admission enquiries, please contact enquiry@ihna.edu.au or 1800 22 52 83. IHNA will deliver 2 days of on-campus classes on a weekly basis. During these classes, students attend theory and simulation-based training and learning. In addition, students are to attend mandatory work placement of 80 hours. One EFT (Equivalent to Full Time) staff Trainer / Assessor will be allocated to 60 students.
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Learn the skills to assist with the delivery of nursing care to clients in an acute setting alongside Registered Nurses. The Certificate III in HSA training involves a mixture of theory and practical hands-on training with current industry equipment and documentation before the commencement of your work experience.
You will also receive support and mentoring by highly experienced Trainers / Assessors.
Upon completing this course and gaining the qualification you will be confidently ready to begin your career in the acute health services setting!
On completion of your qualification you have the possibility of securing the following career outcomes:
• Assistant in Nursing
• Orderly
• Ward Assistant
• Patient Support Assistant
• Ward Clerk
• Nurse’s Aide
Delivery location
The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance reflects the role of a variety of workers within the healthcare environment who use a range of technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients and patients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is the entry level qualification into the hospital and healthcare environment.
This qualification is suitable for Workplace Traineeship Arrangements.
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.