Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care)

• Interpret and apply medical terminology

• Work with diverse people

• Recognise healthy body systems

• Comply with infection prevention and control policies

• A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate III level

• Industry experience through a minimum of 80 hours of work placement

• The skills to provide care in accordance to local policies and procedures

• A pathway to further study

• There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

• This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

• Certain aspects of your assessments rely on your physical ability to perform two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin at floor level and respond to an emergency where there may be a risk to life. You must meet these physical requirements to be able to complete this course.

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• Australian National Police Record Check (NPC)

• NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)

• Vaccination and health screenings

• Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires

• An interest in helping people

• The ability to work independently and in a team

• Good organisation and time management skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at the equivalence of Year 10 high school level.

Note:

• TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.