HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care Specialisation)
Step confidently into acute care settings, supporting nurses, delivering safe client care and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to solve real problems in a fast-changing world.
Build hands-on skills for hospital and acute environments, assist with movement, respond in challenging situations, maintain infection control and provide person-centred support under supervision.
Qualification
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care Specialisation)
- 9-12 month duration
- Part-time study available for Domestic students YES
Modes of delivery and assessment methods
Blended face to face & Online
Assessment methods may include:
- Written questions
- Case studies / scenarios
- Practical demonstrations
- Work placement observation
Entry requirements
No formal education prerequisities
Career outcomes
Students who complete the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care Specialisation) will learn foundational skills in supporting health professionals in acute settings, delivering safe, person-centred care under supervision.
Many graduating students go on to fulfil roles in hospital and acute environments:
- Assistant in Nursing (Acute Care)
- Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Orderly/Wardsperson
- Hospital Support Worker
A nationally recognised hospital-readiness qualification, be the calm, capable helper who keeps care moving and patients safe.
Work placement
80 hours
University pathways
Avondale and Torrens Universities
Course subjects
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Core Units:
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
BEDFORD TO ADVISE ON AVALABLE ELECTIVE UNITS:
- Group A electives – OPERATING THEATRE TECHNICIAN specialisation
- HLTTHE001Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
- HLTTHE002
- Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
- HLTTHE003Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
Group B (required for Acute Care specialisation):
- CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS026 Transport individuals
- HLTAIN001 Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
- HLTAIN002 Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
Intakes
4 per year (each term)
Course costs
View our domestic student fees.
Bedford College is an approved VET Student Loans (VSL) provider for Diploma level qualifications where students meet the eligibility requirements.
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