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0.5 years
February | July | October (varies by campus)
Course Overview
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Recognise healthy body systems
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Participate in workplace health and safety
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Organise personal work priorities and development
Assist with movement
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
Transport individuals
Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment
Provide non (nursing care)
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
Provide support to people living with dementia
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Work with clients who are intoxicated
Facilitate responsible behaviour
Maintain a high standard of service
Prepare and maintain beds
Provide individualised support
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Work with people with mental health issues
Engage with health professionals and the health system
Work with forced migrants
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
Support the medical imaging professional
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Provide basic emergency life support
Provide first aid
Transport non (emergency patients)
Follow basic food safety practices
Provide ward or unit based food preparation and distribution services
Perform kitchenware washing
Serve cafeteria customers
Apply and monitor food safety requirements
Prepare foods suitable for a range of client groups
Oversee the day (food safety)
Conduct internal food safety audits
Apply cook (chill processes)
Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
Handle and move equipment, goods and mail
Handle medical gases safely
Provide or assist with oral hygiene
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
Transport and store food
Develop and implement a food safety program
Contribute to team effectiveness
Promote innovation in a team environment
Organise and monitor cleaning operations
Common Questions
During this course you will build practical skills including taking and recording basic vital signs and tests, recording intake and output on fluid balance chart and/or food chart, measuring and recording weight, collecting urine, sputum or faecal specimen, and recognising changes in consciousness.
You need to complete a total of 15 units — 7 core units and 8 elective units. Of the 8 elective units, at least 6 must be selected from the listed electives, and up to 2 may come from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided they are relevant to the work outcome. All Group B electives must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) specialisation.
Yes, work placement is required. To achieve this qualification with the Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care specialisation, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the unit of competency.
The course fee for international students ranges from $11,250 to $11,590 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
This qualification could help you prepare for roles such as Health Service Assistant, Personal Care Assistance, Nursing Assistant, and Patient Support Assistant. You may also continue your studies through TAFE NSW vocational study pathways, a TAFE NSW degree pathway, or TAFE NSW's university partnership pathways, which offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students.
Application
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India
Master of Nursing · Griffith University
