Health Industry Training
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Health services assistance roles provide assistance to professional health staff with the care of clients.
Over the five years to November 2020, the number of job openings for nursing support and hospital support workers is expected to be high (greater than 50,000). Job openings can arise from employment growth and people leaving the occupation.
This is a very large occupation suggesting that opportunities for nursing support and hospital support workers should be available in most regions.
Delivery mode
Health Industry Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career 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 Health Industry Training
At Health Industry Training, we are a dedicated team of educators and administrators, who support and nurture each other and our students.
As a Nationally Accredited RTO for over 10 years, we believe in being accountable to our current and future students, and in delivering quality training that is respected by employers, students and key stakeholders alike.
Our Executive Director has been in the training industry for over 25 years and leads the way with vision and integrity. Each of our trainers has extensive experience in the VET sector and believes in lifelong learning and professional development. Our administration team has excellent skills in administration and program coordination.
Our team understands the pressures that study can have on our students, who are mostly working mums with young children. We work together to support our students, and we’re proud of each and every person. We take the time to know each of our students, and we work with their employers to ensure they have all the support they need to succeed.
