Overview
During HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Open Colleges
you will learn how to:
- Communicate effectively and build relationships with health professionals and clients.
- Effectively work within the health and community services sector.
- Understand the human body and how it works.
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting.
This course includes a mandatory work placement to help you build essential practical skills. You'll need to complete 120 hours of placement, which is made easier through Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with trusted provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your placement for you, so you can stay focused on your studies. It's a great way to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
Potential career outcomes
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Patient Support Assistant
- Ward Assistant
Programme Structure
What do you learn in this course
- Recognise healthy body systems
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Provide First Aid*
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Sydney, Australia
Disciplines
Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 13 other Short Courses in Health Administration in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
There are no specific academic score requirements for entry into this programme. Please visit the Open Colleges website to view all entry requirements.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements differ depending on the course. Generally, students need to be at least 18 years old to enrol. If under 18, they’ll need permission from a parent or guardian. Students should have basic language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills to comfortably read course material, understand technical terms, and communicate via email.
- Please note: Only Australian citizens and residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to student visa holders.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2999 AUD / year≈ 2999 AUD / year
Funding
This is a fee-for-service course; government funding is not available. Payment plans are available. Discounts apply when you pay upfront, check the Open Colleges website for the latest promotion.