Health Services Studies - Dual Qualification

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The course includes basic training in medical terminology, first aid and nursing related care.

About the Health Services Dual Qualification

Dual qualification - Certificates III in Health Services Assistance (HLT32507) & Allied Health Services Assistance (HLT32407)

This dual qualification is offered over one year at either intermediate or senior level of the Victorian Certificate Applied Learning (VCAL). The purpose of this program is to give students knowledge and experience in relation to working in the health industry and to provide assistance to health professionals. It would be of particular value to those students who may be contemplating a career in nursing or allied health in the future.

The course includes basic training in medical terminology, first aid and nursing related care. The course builds on these basic skills and includes the provision of direct client care and support such as program related assistance to clients, under the supervision and guidance of allied health professional such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Podiatrists.

What will I study?

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance & Allied Health Services Assistance units*

Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

Participate in OHS processes

Assist with an allied health program

Transport clients

Communicate and work effectively in health

Prepare and maintain beds

Apply first aid

Organise workplace information

Assist with client movement

Use basic medical terminology

Maintain high standard of client services

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Respond effectively to difficult and challenging behaviour

Support the care of clients

 

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)

Work related skills

Personal development skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

 * Units are subject to change  

Information Brochure (pdf)

2010 Term Dates 

2010 Orientation Activities - February 2nd - 5th
Term 1 8 February > 26 March
Term 2 12 April > 25 June
Term 3 12 July > 17 September 
Term 4 4 October > 12 November  

Fees 

Tuition fees are set by the Victorian State Government. An Amenities Fee and a Materials Fee are set by the University of Ballarat and students are advised of these when an application is received. Students may be eligible for a concession at the time of enrolment.  

Further Information 

Call 1800 811 711or email ubtec@ballarat.edu.au