COURSE CURRICULUM

The HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is a foundational qualification for individuals seeking to begin a career in the healthcare industry, particularly in roles that support health professionals in delivering quality care to clients. To complete this qualification, students must successfully complete 15 units, consisting of 7 core units and 8 elective units. The core units focus on essential healthcare competencies such as communicating effectively in health or community services, working with diverse individuals, understanding healthy body systems, and applying infection prevention and control practices. Other core components include participating in workplace health and safety, interpreting and applying medical terminology, and organising personal work priorities and development—each aimed at preparing students for safe and efficient support roles in a clinical setting.The elective units allow students to gain specialised skills aligned with specific care environments and client needs. These include assisting with client movement, responding to behaviours of concern, and providing nursing care or non-client support in acute care settings. Additional electives such as transporting individuals, providing individualised support, supporting people with dementia, and facilitating empowerment for those receiving care further enhance the learner's ability to work effectively across a wide range of health service environments.This course involves hands-on learning and practical knowledge application, helping students become confident in their roles within hospitals, aged care facilities, or other health service organisations. The qualification is designed to prepare students for supervised roles that involve direct client contact, where they contribute to the comfort, mobility, and general care of patients. Importantly, there are no licensing, legislative, or certification requirements for this qualification at the time of publication, making it an accessible entry point into the health care industry. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue further study or employment in support roles within various healthcare settings.