National ID: HLT33115 | State ID: AA72
Work alongside Registered and Enrolled Nurses as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) after completing this course
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) will give you the essential clinical knowledge and skills needed for employment in the health industry. As a graduate you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of public or private health care environments including acute care hospitals, aged care facilities and community settings.
During the course you will be involved in classroom activities and online learning including medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and experience our simulated practice where care is delivered to manikins. You will also be required to undertake 80 hours of clinical work placement. The Department of Health requirements for acute care settings are met with the units covered in this course.
Gain these skills:
- interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- organise personal work priorities and development
- work with diverse people
- recognise healthy body systems
- comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- work place health and safety
Important Information
This course requires flu and COVID-19 vaccination, medical test, NDIS/health clearance, police clearance and working with children check prior to work placement.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Hospital Orderly | Wardsperson | Patient Services Assistant
Other job titles may include:
- Assistant in Nursing at Tertiary Hospitals
- Assistant in Nursing at Aged Care Facilities
- Patient Support Assistant
- Ward Clerk | Ward Assistant
- Orderly
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
Diploma of Nursing
Course overview
View this course on North Metropolitan TAFE's website
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
Midland | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
Mount Lawley | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
View this course on South Metropolitan TAFE's website
Mount Lawley
- One semester
- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Murdoch | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Rockingham | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
View this course on South Regional TAFE's website
Rockingham
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
Bunbury | One semester | No | No selection criteria |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Page last updated September 12, 2024