Certificate lll in Health Services Assistance
The Certificate Level The Certificate Level HI055 in Health Services Assistance
Assistance is required for students who want to begin their career in the health sector. Students pursuing this program are trained in basic skills in assisting health workers in various domains such as hospitals, elderly care centers and within the community health programs.
Course Summary
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The course lasting a duration of 6 months is normally comprised of coursework and clinical attachments or field work.
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Students are required to attempt additional 7 core units which include the following skills such as
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BSBMED301 Design documentation for the protection of marine mammals further including implementation of competent area management
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CHCCOM005 Apply effective teamwork and communication practices in the health or social service sector.
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CHCDIV001 Australian aged care diversity training- learning to work with people from other cultures and se c systems
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HLTWHS001 Apply appropriate measures to improve and maintain safety at the workplace.
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are compulsory while students are required to undertake 8 elective units, which include topics such as
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Assisting individuals with personal hygiene needs
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Providing support to nurses
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First aid provision
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Another area of learning sits within 80 hours of vocational placement undertaken in a healthcare environment. This practical exposure enhances the transfer of theory learnt in the classroom to the real-life situation and practicum experience emphasizes skills acquisition.
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Over and above theoretical learning, it is envisaged that graduate students will be capable of on successful completion of the program
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Participating in healthcare process under the supervision of doctors and nurses
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Interacting with patients, their families, and other healthcare team members
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Performing basic infection control and safety measures at the organization to prevent work related errors
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Read and understand medical information and documents.
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There are numerous job opportunities available for holders of Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, including
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Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
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Patient Care Assistant
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Food Services Worker
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Support Worker
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These roles all have a meaningful impact on the health of the people, regardless of their age or medical status
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In respect of requirements there are no formal ones, however, students may be required to demonstrate their ability in literacy and numeracy skills prior to admission. This guarantees that all academically qualified candidates meet the prerequisites for the level of the course they are applying for.
This qualification is not only targeted towards integrating oneself into the healthcare industry but rather it also provides one with the basics of advanced studies in nursing and other related health areas.
