Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

• Be an Australian citizen or hold Australian permanent residency, and
• Be 16 years-of-age or older at the course commencement date, and
• Have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10 or higher, or
• Have a nationally recognised qualification at Certificate II level or higher*, or
• Have relevant experience working in the health or community services sector.

*If you have previously completed the Certificate II in Health Support Services (HLT23221), you may be eligible for credit transfer of applicable units towards this qualification, potentially reducing your study time and workload

You will require the following equipment to complete assessments:

• A computer or digital device (e.g., iPad),
• Internet connection,
• Access to a printer and/or scanner (these are typically available at each study location),
• Software to view online videos, images and various file types such as PDF.

You will need to possess computer skills including being able to create, download, scan and upload documents, navigate an online learning platform, send and receive emails and search for resources using web-based search engines.

To complete the course, you will need to:

• Attend all training and assessment sessions,
• Successfully complete all online learning content, quizzes and assessments within the required timeframes,
• Successfully complete all required performance assessments, including:
  • Standing, bending and kneeling on the floor,
  • Lifting light items,
  • Working in a healthcare environment with patients who may have illness and injury,
• Complete the 80-hour industry placement.

Before commencing industry placement you are required to submit the following certifications:

To review the eligibility, process and application requirements, and to apply for a blue card click here

Note: RuralMedEd must advise that, as a blue card applicant, it is an offense for a disqualified person to sign a blue card application. For further information regarding ‘disqualified’ persons, contact blue card services.

To apply for a disability worker screening clearance click here

To apply for a national police certificate via the Queensland Police Service website, click here

Please contact RuralMedEd if you have a notification or criminal history that appears on your certificate as this may affect your eligibility to complete the industry placement.

RuralMedEd requires that all health students have immunity, or are vaccinated against Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Pertussis.

Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended.

Your immunisation and vaccination history will need to be certified by a general practitioner (GP). RuralMedEd will provide you with a certification document for your GP to complete.

You are required to complete 80 hours of compulsory industry placement in a workplace where health services are delivered by health services assistants. During placement, you will work under the supervision of a registered or credentialled allied health professional.

Through RuralMedEd’s strong partnerships with the healthcare industry, you will have access to a range of placement opportunities, including private hospitals and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF).

Although RuralMedEd will attempt to find a placement that fits with your work and social commitments, you may be required to manage their schedule in order to commit to the placement requirements. Travel may be required.

Unless otherwise organised, placements will be offered in a full-time block of 40 hours per week for two (2) consecutive weeks. Youmust complete all academic assessments prior to being offered industry placement.

If you are currently employed in the healthcare sector, you may discuss with the RuralMedEd team the possibility of completing your placement at your workplace.

Enrolments for this course are now open. Contact Us at rtosupport@ruralmeded.org.au or phone 07 4638 7999 for advice relating to your enrolment application.