Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistance)
Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Allied Health Assistance)
HLT31702
C472
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/12/2001 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
13 Units must be selected for this qualification as detailed below:
Compulsory CORE - Learners to complete all units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4913 | HLTAH1A | Assist with provision of an Allied Health therapy program | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C3523 | BSBCMN203A | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5060 | HLTIN1A | Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5040 | HLTHIR2A | Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5056 | HLTHSE1A | Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3537 | BSBCMN302A | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C3524 | BSBCMN204A | Work effectively with others | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
PLUS COMPULSARY ELECTIVES - Learners to select 3 units from the following:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4963 | HLTCSD5A | Assist with client/patient movement | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C0217 | CHCAC3A | Orientation to aged care work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C0231 | CHCDIS1A | Orientation to disability work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| C4962 | HLTCSD4A | Support the care of clients and/or patients | 150 | Unit of competency |
3.
PLUS COMPULSARY ELECTIVES - at least 2 units from the Health Services Assistance group with nominal AQF III alignment according to that listed in the Health Training Package.
* Allied Health Assistance
* Client/Patient Service Delivery
* Operating Theatre Support
* Pathology
* Pharmacy
* Nutrition and Dietetic Support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4959 | HLTCSD1A | Maintain high standards of patient and client services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4964 | HLTCSD6A | Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour | 15 | Unit of competency |
4.
ELECTIVES - Learners to select one (1) elective unit from ** Health Training Package units at Certificate III, Community Services Traning Package units at Certificate III, Other national Training Package units at Certificate III**
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3452 | 3509 | Certificate III in Community and Health Services (Therapy Assistant) | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D047 | HLT32407 | Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 13/12/2002.
Entry Requirements
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