Overview About this course
Explore the fast-paced health industry and kick-start your career as a health service assistant. Learn vital medical and interpersonal skills and play a key role in supporting your clients and professionals around you.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Interpret and apply medical terminology
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Work with diverse people
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Recognise healthy body systems
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Comply with infection prevention and control policies
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Explore the industry through 120 hours of work placement
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Using electronic workplace data and documentation
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Following workplace policies and procedures
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Caring for patients
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Conducting general body observations
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A pathway to further study
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
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This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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An interest in helping people
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The ability to work independently and in a team
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Good organisation and time management skills
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Patience and empathy
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Good verbal and written communication skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Health service assistant , Personal care assistance , Nursing assistant and Patient support assistant
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study 1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 Units of competency, including 15 core and 0 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control HLTINF006
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301
Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005
Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP001
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Student associations – get social with our student community
Delivery options Find a location to enrol
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