Signature Training
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will enable students to learn the basics of health services assistance. This course will equip students with knowledge about allied health administration and medical terminology. You will learn how to work with, and facilitate the empowerment of, people with acute conditions, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, people from diverse backgrounds and people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Students will also learn how to respond effectively and efficiently to behaviours of concern, and how to provide first aid and basic emergency life support. Students are required to participate in work placement through a Structured Workplace Learning arrangement. This enables you to get on-the-job experience and develop your practical skills in a real workplace.
Delivery mode
Signature Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 191 Church Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- A good ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance Certificate and Work with Children Check;
- Ability to work and communicate respectfully with background from different national backgrounds;
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW 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 Signature Training
We specialise in training that is delivered in the workplace, and combine this with centralised classroom-based learning in our modern training facilities with visits to the workplace or communicating over the phone or emails to monitor the progress of students. Our trainers then undertake assessment in the work environment after the students have finished the work placement. The workplace provides a context for learning and assessment. The student can base their learning on real workplace situations and arrangements. At Signature Training, we believe this is the ultimate training arrangements as it provides a blend of controlled learning with workplace experience and assessment.
At Signature Training, we believe learners need hands on experience in real world environment to compliment their theoretical learning. This is the ultimate training arrangements as it provides a blend of controlled learning with workplace experience and assessment. Our trainers undertake assessment in the work environment after the students have finished the work placement. The workplace provides a context for learning and assessment. The student is able to base their learning on real workplace situations and arrangements. Which makes them job ready by the time they complete their qualifications.
