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HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

National ID HLT33115 State ID AA72

A great first step to a nursing career

This course will give you the skills needed to work in a variety of public or private health care environments including acute care hospitals, aged care facilities and community settings, as an Assistant in Nursing. It is also a great pathway to study nursing and includes clinical work placement.

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Overview

Campus Mount Lawley | Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Midland

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024

Study Mode Combined (Online and On Campus) | On campus

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.

This course is a great first step in a nursing career, with the opportunity to apply for further study in nursing such as our Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies(opens in a new tab) or Diploma of Nursing(opens in a new tab) courses

If you are currently working in, or have previously worked in the health industry you may be able to gain credit for your experience and/or training through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), talk to us to find out more.

 
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  • Assist the nursing teams with patient care, basic hygiene, feeding, urinalysis, transferring patients, vital signs, manual handling, simple wound care and dressings
  • Assist clients with with personal care, communication, mobility and rehabilitation
  • Implement programs and procedures to maximise client well being
  • Perform personal care adhering to Infection control and WHS guidelines
  • Effective communication with patients in team settings
  • Supporting people with dementia

I have the following attributes:

  • Caring, positive attitude and respect for the rights of others
  • Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions
  • Comfortable working in a personal care environment
  • Able to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Mount Lawley
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Mount Lawley
How Combined (Online and On Campus)

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Midland
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Mount Lawley
How On campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $2,069.75
(Tuition fee* $1,829.75 + Resource fee $240.00 )
Indicative Concession fee $786.11
(Tuition fee* $546.11 + Resource fee $240.00 )

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective

National ID Unit title
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
CHCCCS031 Provide individualised support
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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