HLT33115 Certificate IlI in Health Services Assistance (BD)
Supersedes HLT32512 - Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages.Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core. Minimum work requirement of 80 hours for Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care).
This qualification reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of clients. Health services assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Total number of units = 15
7 core units 8 elective units, consisting of: at least 6 units from the electives listed below, up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. Packaging for each specialisation: All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating theatre technician) All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance(Assisting in nursing work in acute care). To achieve this qualification with this specialisation, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the unit of competency.
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
Elective units
Group A electives – OPERATING THEATRE TECHNICIAN specialisation
HLTTHE001
Handle and care for operating theatre equipment
HLTTHE002
Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures
HLTTHE003
Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
Group B electives – ASSISTING IN NURSING WORK IN 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
Other electives
CHCAGE001
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE005
Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD001
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCAOD002
Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCCCS009
Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS010
Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS012
Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS015
Provide individualised support
CHCDIS007
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001
Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRP005
Engage with health professionals and the health system
CHCSET001
Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
HLTAHA025
Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTAHA026
Support the medical imaging professional
HLTAID009
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010
Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011
Provide first aid
HLTAMB014
Transport non-emergency patients under operational conditions
HLTFSE001
Follow basic food safety practices
HLTFSE002
Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
HLTFSE003
Perform kitchenware washing
HLTFSE004
Serve cafeteria customers
HLTFSE005
Apply and monitor food safety requirements
HLTFSE006
Prepare foods suitable for a range of client groups
HLTFSE007
Oversee the day-to-day implementation of food safety in the workplace
HLTFSE008
Conduct internal food safety audits
HLTFSE009
Apply cook-freeze and reheating processes
HLTHSS003
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
HLTHSS004
Handle and move equipment, goods and mail
HLTHSS007
Handle medical gases safely
HLTOHC004
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTSTE001
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
SITXFSA202
Transport and store food
SITXFSA401
Develop and implement a food safety program
BSBFLM312
Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301
Promote innovation in a team environment
CPPCLO4022A
Organise and monitor cleaning operations