Certificate III in Health Services Assistance - VDSS

This qualification serves as an excellent starting point for individuals aspiring to enter the healthcare field. Students will gain an understanding of the critical significance of collaborating with individuals from varied backgrounds within the health or community sectors.

Emphasis will be placed on effective communication techniques necessary for interacting in these professional settings. Additionally, students will learn essential practices such as adhering to infection prevention protocols, managing behaviours of concern, and transporting individuals. This course consists of theoretical and hands-on learning tasks.

Practical sessions will be conducted on campus, in a simulated laboratory to enhance student learning. This qualification does not require any placement component. This course will give students credit into the Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Entry Requirements

This course is for students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM). Please contact your school for more information.

Proposed Units

• BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development
• CHCOM005 – Communication in the Health setting
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
• BSBMED301 – Medical Terminology (second year scored assessed)
• HLTAAP001 – Anatomy and Physiology ( second year scored assessed)
• HLTHPS001 – Take clinical measurements (second year scored assessed )
• CHCCCS020–Respond to behaviours of concern
• HLTHSS003–Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
• CHCCCS002 – Assist with movement
• HLTAID011 – Provide First aid
• CHCADV001 – Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
• BSBFLM312 – Contribute to team effectiveness
• CHCCCS010 – Maintain a high standard of service.

Clothing and Equipment

• Solid, closed toe shoes
• Students must have access to a computer and internet

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• Diploma of Nursing
• Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Potential Job Outcomes

• Patient Services Assistant