
How do I become a patient care assistant?
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HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$0 - $2,150
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Online
18 months
$3,894
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

HLT43021
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Online
18 months
Unavailable
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
Online
12 months
$2,430
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Patient Care Assistant
Peer Support Worker
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CHC43015
Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Blended, Online
9 months
$175 - $3,500
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

HLT33115
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
Traineeship
6 months
$10,210
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

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