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Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Course Code HLT33021 VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS)

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  • Part Time
  • 2 years
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  • Mixed Delivery
  • On Campus
  • Online
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  • Moorabbin

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Course Overview

The HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is a VCAA-endorsed program aligned with the VCE VET Health program and delivered as a VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) qualification. Designed for secondary school students, the course introduces the knowledge and practical skills required to begin a career as an allied health assistant. Throughout the course, you'll develop an understanding of the important role allied health assistants play in supporting client rehabilitation and working as part of healthcare teams. This partial qualification provides a foundation for further study in allied health and an understanding of the responsibilities of an allied health assistant within healthcare settings.

Career Opportunities

  • food services assistant (hospital)
  • general hand (hospital)
  • ward hand (hospital)

Pathway to further studies

  • Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33021
  • Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115
  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43021

Studying the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance at Holmesglen

Studying at Holmesglen gives secondary school students a supportive and practical introduction to the allied health field. Learners take part in classroom activities, online learning and hands-on training in Holmesglen’s modern facilities, including rehabilitation rooms, laboratories, a community apartment and a simulated hospital environment. Students are supported by experienced teachers who guide them through key areas such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, infection control, workplace health and safety and communication in healthcare. The practical sessions help learners develop real skills in patient movement, taking clinical measurements and working safely in health settings, giving them a strong foundation to continue their studies in allied health.<p>This course is part of the VET Delivered to Secondary Students program and must be completed as part of a VCE or VCAL program.

Entry Requirements

• Be enrolled as a VCE or VCE VM student. <br>• Successfully complete the course-specific screening assessment, which assesses the foundation language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills required for the course. <br>• Demonstrate digital literacy at Level 2, including the ability to communicate with teachers via email, use Holmesglen's Brightspace learning management system, and participate in Webex virtual classrooms. <br>• Have the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, patients, supervisors and other staff. <br>• Have the physical ability to assist clients and patients in hospital, rehabilitation and community health settings. <br>• Have the fine motor skills and physical dexterity to assemble equipment, such as crutches. <br>• Have the strength required to manoeuvre equipment such as trolleys, wheelchairs and rehabilitation equipment.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Course Structure

TimeTable

<strong>Delivery</strong><br>• VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VDSS) <br>• VCAA-endorsed partial completion of HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance <br>• Delivered through a combination of online learning, classroom teaching and practical laboratory sessions at Holmesglen's Moorabbin campus <br><strong>Timetable</strong><br>• Wednesdays, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm <br><strong>Further study</strong><br>• Apply for the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. <br>• To obtain the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, you must complete the following additional units: <br>• BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities <br>• CHCCCS012 Prepare and Maintain Beds <br>• HLTHSS007 Handle Medical Gases Safely <br>• HLTHSS003 Perform General Cleaning Tasks in a Clinical Setting
Unit code Unit name
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Unit code Unit name
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTHPS001 Take clinical measurements
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

How to apply

Please contact your secondary school for information on how to apply.

Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On successful completion of the course, learners will receive a Statement of Attainment. As this is a partial qualification, no full qualification will be awarded. <strong>Study score</strong> A Study Score is available for the VCE VET Health program. To be eligible, learners must satisfactorily complete the scored Units 3 and 4 sequence, meet VCAA assessment requirements, complete the end-of-year examination, and complete Units 3 and 4 within a single enrolment year. The Study Score is based on coursework tasks and the end-of-year examination. <strong>ATAR contribution</strong> Learners who undertake scored assessment may receive an ATAR contribution through their Study Score. Learners who complete an unscored Units 3 and 4 sequence may be eligible for an ATAR increment awarded by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Further information is available from VCAA and VTAC.

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