Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry. IHNA Admission Requirements 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course* # Successful completion of an Australian Year 10 course or equivalent.

• Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements. # Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses. --> Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability. Digital Literacy Basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use. Having own computer (desktop or laptop) to facilitate the training and assessment. Professional Experience Placement Requirements A satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate Required immunisation Working with Children Check (WWCC) A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check Physical requirements that are necessary to pass the course objectives are: Strength: To assist with lifting and transferring a client, and perform CPR Mobility: To bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined spaces Hearing: To hear through the stethoscope to discriminate sounds; to hear cries for help; to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals; and various overhead pages Vision: To make physical assessments of client and equipment Communication: To communicate in both verbal and written formats; and interact with clients, staff, and faculty supervisors --> Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.