Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance work in direct client contact but under supervision.

The curriculum for this qualification has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in assisting in nursing work in acute care. Additionally, the qualification supports multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural or remote work settings.