CERT III Acute Care Health Service Assistants

Certificate III in     Health Services Assistance

(Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) course no. 17596

Training Package/s:   CHC02
Community Services       National
Course Code:         HLT32507 Course aim

This course is for people who want to work as a health services assistant. You will learn about legal and ethical issues in health
care, effective communication strategies, anatomy and physiology and occupational health and safety.  You will be required to undertake a
clinical work placement of 50 hours in a health care facility. A minimum of 37 of these work placement hours must
be undertaken in an acute care facility.

NSW School Certificate or equivalent.You need to be aware that to undertake and successfully
complete this course you will be required to have a National Criminal History
Record Check. The NSW Department of
Health requires that any person who provides care within an acute care facility
must have a police check prior to being present 'on site'. As work placement in
an acute care facility is essential to receive this qualification learners must
have a current National Criminal History Record Check P799: Application for National Criminal History Record Check
(Standard Disclosure). You will
also be required to have a current immunisation against a variety of diseases. Please see http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/immunisation/ohs/ for further information.

You will be required to pay for the screening and immunisation if needed.

Register online by clicking the link for your preferred
study option, as listed below*. You can also phone the college (131 870) and register over the phone.

Full-time:                                 20 hours/week for one 1 semesterRegister
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Part-time:                                 1
day per week for one 1 year (Thursday)  Register now (click below)

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Core units (subject to change)

Group 1 CORE
UNITS (All module/units
must be completed)     

Module/Unit                             Name                                       

BSBFLM303B                      
Contribute to effective workplace relationships                                          

BSBMED201A                        Use basic medical terminology                                                               

HLTAP301A                            Recognise healthy body systems
in a health care context                        

HLTHIR301A                            Communicate and work
effectively in health                                             

HLTIN301A                              Comply with infection control
policies and procedures in health work

HLTOHS200A                             Participate in OHS
processes                                              

Elective units (subject
to change)

The following
elective modules/units are offered at this college, and successful completion
will enable you to gain the qualification/award. Other colleges may offer different elective
options. Please see www.tafensw.edu.au for the full list of
elective modules/units available within the course.

Subgroup 1 COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH ELECTIVE UNITS

 At least 7 and no more than 9 module/units must be
completed

Module/Unit                             Name                                       

HLTAIN301A                              Assist nursing team in an acute care
environment                      

HLTAIN302A                              Provide
support in an acute care environment                                        

HLTCSD201B                            Maintain
high standard of client service                                     

HLTCSD208B                            Transport
clients                                               

HLTCSD304B                            Support the
care of clients                                            

HLTCSD305B                            Assist with
client movement                                          

HLTCSD306B                            Respond
effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour                        

HLTFA301B                               Apply first
aid                                      

HLTHIR403B                              Work
effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers                

HLTHIR404B                              Work
effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people       

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Credit (or recognition) for modules/units may be granted
based on previous learning, studies, work and/or life experiences. Please discuss this with the teaching section
when you enrol.

Embedded qualifications

There are no embedded qualifications in this course.

TAFE NSW fee

$362.00 per semester, $724.00 per year. Fees for full-year courses can be paid in two
equal payments. The first payment is due
when you enrol. The second payment is
due by 31 May. TAFE NSW does not accept cash. Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard,
EFTPOS, cheque or money order made payable to TAFE NSW. 

A capped fee of $218.00
per semester, $436.00 per year applies for registered apprentices and trainees (once suitable evidence has
been sighted) depending on the course you are enrolled in. Please contact your college for further
details, prior to enrolment.

People who receive
some Commonwealth allowances may be eligible for a concession fee
of $53.00 per course per year. If you receive a Disability Support payment
or are a Client of a Teacher/Consultant for Students with a Disability, you are
eligible for one individual fee exemption per calendar year. For any subsequent enrolments in the same
year, you will be able to enrol for the concession fee. You need to provide proof of your
Commonwealth allowance at the time of enrolment (e.g. pension card or a letter
from Centrelink which is less than one month old), and your CRN if applicable.

People of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are exempt from payment of
the TAFE NSW fee.

Temporary visa holders and international students – specific conditions apply.
You must declare your visa status at the time of enrolment. Please see https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/enrol/guide/visa_holder.htm. If you are a temporary
visa holder and need further information please contact the college.
International students (visa subclass 572) please phone (02) 4724 8210.

Associated courses costs: Approximately $130.00 for nursing resource books, equipment and materials.

An acute care textbook may also be purchased and will cost
approximately $150.00.

Refunds

Please enrol carefully, as refunds are only granted in
exceptional circumstances. You may not be
entitled to a refund once you have started classes. Please contact Customer Service for details.

Further informationFor further information regarding this course, please
contact Customer Service on 131 870 or email nepean.wsi@tafensw.edu.au, or contact
the nursing section on 9208 9326.

SMS for Course enquiries 0428 423 102 (text service only)