Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Certificate III in Health Services Assistance reflects the role of various workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to assist health professional staff in the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
Delivery mode
Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
The target learner is typically an adult wanting to provide services and support to people in the health and client care industries.
The target learners and entry requirements for this course must:
- be over 15 years of age, who have finished or left secondary school
- obtain security clearance*
- ability to undertake a vocational placement, which includes manual handling tasks
- undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Skills Indicator
- be able to undertake 80 hours of vocational placement
- have technological skills to undertake computer/online work and have access to a computer and software with the following minimum specifications – Microsoft Windows XP, or later, or Mac OS X or above/Microsoft Office or equivalent/Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Flash Player/Up to date internet browser
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
State funding is available in QLD and SA.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire now.
Work Placement: 80 hoursCareer opportunities
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
Patient Services Assistant
A Patient Services Assistant helps with patient needs at a hospital or healthcare facility. You might assist patients on arrival or help them with...
Hospital Attendant
A Hospital Attendant performs a range of general duties in a hospital environment. You might help with patient care by moving patients to other sec...
Allied Health Assistant
An Allied Health Assistant works with people using various therapies to help them reach their goals. You might assist people with a disability, eld...
Ward Assistant
A Ward Assistant provides help to patients and healthcare staff in a hospital ward. You might assist with the transport of patients or equipment or...
Nursing Assistant
A Nursing Assistant provides support to nursing staff in a hospital or healthcare facility. You’ll assist patients with tasks such as showering or...
Patient Care Assistant
A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...
Operating Theatre Technician
An Operating Theatre Technician performs various tasks in a hospital operating room. You might get the theatre ready for surgeries, including prepa...
Occupational Therapy Assistant
An Occupational Therapy Assistant works with individual clients to deliver therapy programs. You'll follow a plan prepared by an occupational thera...
Pathology Assistant
A Pathology Assistant conducts a range of tests in a medical laboratory. You might prepare samples for testing, perform tests and write reports on...
About Developing Personnel Training & Consultancy
DP Training & Consultancy has been developed to meet industry demands in providing a range of quality vocational education and training programs within a range of industries.
DP Training and Consultancy can offer all students a study option that suits your individual needs and provide ongoing support to cater to your individual circumstances.
