CERTIFICATE III HEALTH SERVICES ASSISSTANCE
Certificate Code:
HLT33115
RTO:
3113 - Victoria University
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
To complete all components of this course, students will be required to complete 30 hours of SWL per year.
Course Description
This introductory course equips with you with knowledge and skills to care for patients in a health care environment. Job roles may include patient care and patient transport, clinical cleaning and more under direct supervision. This healthcare assisstant course provides a strong foundation for support roles in health settings. You'll learn to work with patients under supervision of professional health staff.
You will learn
Accurately intepret medical terminology
Apply effetive infection control practices
Develop practical skills in patient care
Develop communication skills to interact with individuals from varied backgrounds
Workplace health & safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment
First Aid, health & safety
Career Pathways
With this practical qualification, you will be ready to work in support roles in hospitals, cmmunity services and other health care settings. You'll be ready to provide a range of assisstance to professional staff for the care of patients and clients. You will have the skills to work in areas such as health services, patient support, food services and patient transport. Example Job titles include:
orderly
nursing assistant
nursing support worker
operating theatre technician
patient services assistant
ward assistant or support person
patient support and care assistant
Program Requirements
Program Requirements: This course includes a work placement in a healthcare environment yo help you further develop your skills and gain direct industry experience.
Contribution to VCE
ATAR
Not scored assessment
These credits must be confirmed with the VET Coordinator at your school.
Location
VCE UNITS
Units 1 & 2
DAY & TIME
Wednesday
All day: 9:00am - 3:00pm
LOCATION
Victoria University
Werribee West Campus
Hoppers Lane, Werribee
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
SCORED ASSESSMENT
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
N
CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
N
BSBWOR301
Organise personal work priorities and development
N
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
N
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
N
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
N
CHCCCS020
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
N
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
N
Location
VCE UNITS
Units 3 & 4
DAY & TIME
TBC
LOCATION
Units & Assessments
MODULE CODE
MODULE NAME
HOURS
SCORED ASSESSMENT
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
N
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
N
HLTHSS003
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
N
CHCCCS012
Prepare and maintain beds
N
HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
N
CHCCCS002
Assist with movement
N
CHCCCS026
Transport Individuals
N