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Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

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

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  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) One semester No No selection criteria
Midland One semester No No selection criteria
Mount Lawley One semester No No selection criteria
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Mount Lawley

  • One semester
  • Not competitive
  • No selection criteria
Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Murdoch One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
Rockingham One semester Yes Academic achievement and work history
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Rockingham

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