Develop a career caring for patients in hospitals as an assistant to professional health staff. You will train to work with patients under supervision.

You will undertake a range of routine tasks and gain knowledge of transporting patients, preparing and maintaining beds, following basic food safety practice, infection control and basic medical terminology.

Information sessions are being held during May for mid year intake into this courses. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, Werribee and Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Health and Community Services
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible, Industry and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  HLT32507
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• ward person
• orderly
• medical orderly
• patient services assistant
• personal care worker

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The aim is to prepare applicants with employability skills to work in the Health Industry and to provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the workers in direct client contact under supervision.

Core Units of Study

• Communicate and Work Effectively in Health

  Unit code

  HLTHIR301B

• Comply With Infection Control Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  HLTIN301C

• Participate in OHS Processes

  Unit code

  HLTOHS200B

• Use Basic Medical Terminology

  Unit code

  BSBMED201A

• Recognise Healthy Body Systems in a Health

  Unit code

  HLTAP301B

• Contribute to Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBFLM303C

Elective Units of Study

• Maintain High Standard of Client Service

  Unit code

  HLTCSD201C

• Support the Care of Clients

  Unit code

  HLTCSD304C

• Assist With Client Movement

  Unit code

  HLTCSD305C

• Transport Clients

  Unit code

  HLTCSD208C

• Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers

  Unit code

  HLTHIR403C

• Facilitate Responsible Behaviour

  Unit code

  CHCCS401B

• Respond Effectively to Difficult or Challenging Behaviour

  Unit code

  HLTCSD306C

• Care for the Home Environment of Clients

  Unit code

  HLTCSD307C

• Work Effectively in Mental Health

  Unit code

  CHCMH301B

• Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures

  Unit code

  SITXOHS001A

• Apply First Aid

  Unit code

  HLTFA301C

• Provide Food Services

  Unit code

  CHCAC316C

VETiS Electives

• Assist Nursing Team in an Acute Care Environment

  Unit code

  HLTAIN301B

• Provide Support in an Acute Care Environment

  Unit code

  HLTAIN302B

• Work Effectively With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

  Unit code

  HLTHIR404D

• Prepare and Maintain Beds

  Unit code

  HLTCSD203C

• Assist With an Allied Health Program

  Unit code

  HLTAH301B

Additional Elective units

• Perform CPR

  Unit code

  HLTCPR201B

• Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately

  Unit code

  BSBMED301B

The VETiS program is offered over a two (2) or Three (3) year delivery.

To qualify for the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance course, participants must successfully complete 6 compulsory units and 9 elective units.

• TAFE: Year 10 minimum Interview School Choice
• Year 12: Not applicable
• International: Not applicable
• Mature: Direct Application
• Other: Employer choice