For the purpose of enrolment, IHNA considers you as a Domestic student if
Currently, enrolment for this course is limited to domestic students.
Mode of Delivery:
Course Duration:
AQF Level
Professional Experience Placement (PEP):
IHNA welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and is committed to providing an inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment.
The HLT33115 – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) develops practical skills to support nurses and other health professionals in acute care environments.
You’ll learn how to assist with nursing care, support patient movement and comfort, follow infection prevention and safety practices, communicate with patients and healthcare teams, and provide non-client support in an acute care environment.
Health services assistants work under supervision as part of a healthcare team, supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
$2,500
Pay Upfront:
$2,250*
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA’s Government funding Fees & Charges click here
|
|
| If the student is eligible for
government funding, the student pays $1,634.75.
If the student holds a valid concession card,
the student pays $487.91*. Western Australia funded seats are subject to availability and approval |
|
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
| Smart and Skilled funding is
available for eligible students in
NSW*.
Important
notice — Smart and Skilled funding
update
Our Smart and Skilled funding allocation is currently reserved for continuing students only. New student enrolments under this funding stream are not available at this time. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.
*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.
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
Live online theory tutorials combined with on-campus skills training in a simulated learning environment and 80 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP) arranged by IHNA.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) will deliver minimum 1 day of on-campus classes on a weekly basis. Students must participate in 8 hours of scheduled course contact hours weekly. During these classes, students attend theory, on-campus simulation-based assessments and learning, which are a requirement of the Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development.
(For Jobs and Skills WA Training program requirement only)
These attendance requirements apply only to students enrolled under the Jobs & Skills WA Training Program.
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
| S.NO. | Unit code | Unit Name |
| 01 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 02 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| 03 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| 04 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection |
| 05 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 06 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| 07 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| S.NO. | Unit code | Unit Name |
| 01 | CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| 02 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| 03 | CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| 04 | HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment |
| 05 | HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment |
| 06 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds |
| 07 | CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| 08 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the units of this qualification.IHNA provides Professional Experience Placement
for all its student studying Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
(Assisting in nursing work in acute care).Students will commence the 80 hours of
placement
(PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments
(SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and
skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.No upcoming intakes found.
Interested in progressing into nursing?
After completing the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care), you may consider further study with IHNA’s HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing.
As HLT33115 is a Certificate III qualification from the HLT Training Package, it may satisfy the education pathway component of the Diploma of Nursing entry requirements.
Admission to the Diploma of Nursing is not automatic. You will still need to meet all current Diploma of Nursing admission requirements, including age, English language, LLND and other applicable entry requirements.
Explore the Diploma of Nursing → View Course Details
With the Certificate III in Health Service Assistance ( assisting in Nursing work in acute care) in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual experience and evidence.
Ask us about RPL → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
If you have previously completed equivalent units of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Check your Credit Transfer eligibility → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
$2,500
Pay Upfront:
$2,250*
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA’s Government funding Fees & Charges click here
|
|
|
| If the student is
eligible for
government funding, the student pays
$1,634.75.
If the student holds a valid
concession card,
the student pays
$487.91*. Western Australia funded seats are subject to availability and approval |
|
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
| Smart and Skilled
funding is
available for eligible students in
NSW*.
Important
notice — Smart and
Skilled funding
update
Our Smart and Skilled funding allocation is currently reserved for continuing students only. New student enrolments under this funding stream are not available at this time. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.
*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.
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
Live online theory tutorials combined with on-campus skills training in a simulated learning environment and 80 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP) arranged by IHNA.
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) will deliver minimum 1 day of on-campus classes on a weekly basis. Students must participate in 8 hours of scheduled course contact hours weekly. During these classes, students attend theory, on-campus simulation-based assessments and learning, which are a requirement of the Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development.
(For Jobs and Skills WA Training program requirement only)
These attendance requirements apply only to students enrolled under the Jobs & Skills WA Training Program.
15 units of competency are required for this qualification.
| S.NO. | Unit code | Unit Name |
| 01 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| 02 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| 03 | HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
| 04 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection |
| 05 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| 06 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| 07 | BSBWOR301 | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| S.NO. | Unit code | Unit Name |
| 01 | CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| 02 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| 03 | CHCCCS026 | Transport individuals |
| 04 | HLTAIN001 | Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment |
| 05 | HLTAIN002 | Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment |
| 06 | CHCCCS012 | Prepare and maintain beds |
| 07 | CHCCCS015 | Provide individualised support |
| 08 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component
of some of
the units of this qualification.IHNA provides Professional Experience
Placement
for all its student studying Certificate III in Health Services
Assistance
(Assisting in nursing work in acute care).Students will commence the 80
hours of
placement
(PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based
assessments
(SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential
knowledge and
skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the
supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during
the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.No upcoming intakes found.
| Melbourne Campus |
| Perth Campus |
| Sydney Campus |
Interested in progressing into nursing?
After completing the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care), you may consider further study with IHNA’s HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing.
As HLT33115 is a Certificate III qualification from the HLT Training Package, it may satisfy the education pathway component of the Diploma of Nursing entry requirements.
Admission to the Diploma of Nursing is not automatic. You will still need to meet all current Diploma of Nursing admission requirements, including age, English language, LLND and other applicable entry requirements.
Explore the Diploma of Nursing → View Course Details
With the Certificate III in Health Service Assistance ( assisting in Nursing work in acute care) in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual experience and evidence.
Ask us about RPL → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
If you have previously completed equivalent units of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Check your Credit Transfer eligibility → https://ihna.edu.au/rpl-and-credit-transfer/
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
I came to Australia with the sole focus of providing better opportunities for me and my family. On the way, I discovered a purposeful career. I’ve tried my hand in many industries, but it’s nursing that stuck with me the most. A career in nursing aligned with my core values of caring for others and service. It fulfilled my intellectual appetite for working in the medical field.
After years of exploring various industries, Paula Baglieri discovered her true calling: a rewarding and profoundly impactful career. Her passion for healthcare and dedication to helping others ignited her interest in nursing, driving her to find the right educational pathway. That’s when she saw the Diploma of Nursing at IHNA, a program designed to provide hands-on training, invaluable industry exposure, and a solid foundation for a prosperous future in healthcare.
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