Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:55 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:55 PM AWST
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Acute Care
Acute Care
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CT90
CT90
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
07/05/2012
Field of Education
0699 - Other Health
0699 - Other Health
Approved Date
27/07/2012
27/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
07/05/2012
Nominal Hours
475
475
Description
This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
Packaging Rules
1. Core units
Complete 6 core units and a further 9 elective units for totaling 15 units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD165 | HLTHIR301C | Communicate and work effectively in health | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8306 | HLTIN301C | Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0712 | BSBFLM303C | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0835 | BSBMED301B | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD311 | HLTWHS200A | Participate in WHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5761 | HLTAP301B | Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Electives - Acute Care
Complete all Acute care units below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD040 | HLTAIN301C | Assist nursing team in an acute care environment | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WD095 | HLTCSD305D | Assist with client movement | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD090 | HLTCSD201D | Maintain high standard of client service | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WD041 | HLTAIN302C | Provide support in an acute care environment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WD096 | HLTCSD306D | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WD094 | HLTCSD304D | Support the care of clients | 75 | Unit of competency |
| WD092 | HLTCSD208D | Transport clients | 10 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective units
Complete the units below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD146 | HLTFA311A | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D2203 | CHCAC319A | Provide support to people living with dementia | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA72 | Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care | Pathway |
Note
This training program is a representation of the qualification taken from the Health Training Package HLT07 V5 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. The pathway information has been provided by Central Institute of Technology.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 16 July 2012.
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. The pathway information has been provided by Central Institute of Technology.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 16 July 2012.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
