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West Australian Institute of Further Studies

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

  • Certificate

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is a comprehensive program designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in the healthcare sector.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
26 weeks full-time
Course Code
HLT33115
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
International Fees
$6,250 per year / $6,250 total

About this course

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is a comprehensive program designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in the healthcare sector.

This qualification provides essential skills and knowledge to support nursing staff in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities, and community environments. Students will gain hands-on experience and learn to perform a range of tasks essential for patient care and support.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Possible job outcomes from completing this course include:

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • Aged Care Worker
  • Ward Clerk
  • Hospital Orderly
  • Community Care Worker

Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, work-based training, portfolios, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

Entry requirements

WAIFS' Entry Requirements:

Please click

for Academic and English entry requirements.

Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found

. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.

Study locations

Perth

Course structure

Total Number of Units: 15

7 core units + 8 elective units

Core Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

Communicate and work in health or community services

Work with diverse people

HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems

HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Participate in workplace health and safety

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Organise personal work priorities and development

Elective Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

HLTINFCOV001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

BSBCMM211
Apply communication skill

Work effectively with others

Maintain a high standard of service

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Provide basic emergency life support

Provide First Aid

Engage with health professionals and the health system

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