HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – ISMT
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Course Code: HLT33115 | CRICOS Code: 105560F

Faculty

Health

Delivery Mode

Blended

Duration

39 Weeks

Course Description

Course Code: HLT33115 | CRICOS Code: 105560F

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This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who can 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.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Course Duration/Fee
Duration (Weeks): 39
Mode of Delivery

Blended (Face to Face + Online)

Intake Dates
Entry Requirement

The following are the Admission requirements of ISMT:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of course commencement.
  • Prospective students may be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and/or a pre-enrolment interview.
  • Must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent level of schooling or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
  • Must demonstrate English level of IELTS 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, such as:
    • IBT 60
    • PTE 50
    • CAE 169
    • OET B
    • General English Advanced or equivalent
    • MOI Certificate
    • Duolingo 95
    • MET
    • LANGUAGECERT Academic
    • CELPIP General
    • Certificate IV or higher qualification with an Australian institution.
  • Must have basic digital literacy, including the ability to confidently use the internet and common software applications for learning purposes, completing assignments, and engaging with course content.
  • Must be able to participate in training within a simulated workplace environment, including performing manual handling tasks.
Career Pathway

On completion of this course the candidate is opened to opportunities to seek employment as:

  • Health Service Assistant
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Patient Support Assistant
Pathway From Qualification

Students who successfully complete this qualification may pathway into further study options:

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

Units of Competency
The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance requires completion of the following 15 Units (including 7 core and 8 electives).
Core units – 7
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
Elective units – 8
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support
CHCAGE011 Provide support to people living with dementia

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