Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.
This qualification has been structured with elective groups for specific work functions in operating theatre support and assisting in nursing work in acute care. In addition the qualification supports multiskilling requirements of smaller and rural/remote work settings.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:
Elective units may be selected from:
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PACKAGING RULES (contd ) Elective units may be selected from:
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Core units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes
Relevant electives
HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance enables workplaces to select a range of electives that reflect the functions of workers (occupational titles may vary from workplace to workplace). In addition to the core units listed above, there are certain requirements and recommendations applying to the selection of electives.
Group A electives - required for operating theatre technician work
The following four units of competency are required for operating theatre technician work:
HLTTH301C Provide theatre support services
HLTTH302C Provide equipment support in an acute care environment
HLTTH303C Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTTH405C Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
Group B electives - recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care
The following six units of competency are recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
HLTCSD208C Transport clients
HLTAIN301B Assist nursing team in an acute care environment (Note pre-requs: HLTAP301B, HLTFA301C)
HLTAIN302B Provide support in an acute care environment
HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
Where one of these specified elective groups is achieved, this is to be clearly articulated on the transcript (certification) as:
"This qualification includes Group A electives required for operating theatre technician work"
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"This qualification includes Group B electives recommended for assisting in nursing work in acute care"
Group C electives - required for a more 'generic' qualification to address other relevant work functions
The following four units of competency are required for award of the qualification HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance as it applies to all other work functions.
HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD304C Support the care of clients
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
HLTCSD208C Transport clients
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group D electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
In addition to the core units and elective groups listed above, other elective units of competency are to be selected in line with the Packaging Rules.
Please note that:
- Below is a sample of units of competency that may be selected as electives.
- The grouping of these sample electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups.
- Employers may specify that certain elective units of competency are essential to address specific workplace needs.
Work relationships
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
Client care
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD406D Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD203C Prepare and maintain beds
HLTCSD302C Assist with lifestyle and social support needs
HLTCSD304C Support the care of clients
HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
HLTCSD307C Care for the home environment of clients
Transport
HLTAMBT301B Transport non -emergency clients under operational conditions
HLTCSD208C Transport clients
Operating theatre support
HLTSTE301C Clean reusable medical equipment (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTTH301C Provide theatre support services
HLTTH302C Provide equipment support in an acute care environment
HLTTH303C Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
Medical imaging assistance
HLTMI301A Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTMI302A Support the medical imaging professional
Mortuary practice
HLTMT303C Maintain a mortuary service
HLTMT304C Assist with autopsy
HLTMT305C Maintain and record tissue sample collection
HLTMT310C Collect , preserve and store post mortem samples
HLTSTE301C Clean reusable medical equipment (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
Miscellaneous support
HLTMS204C Handle and move equipment , goods , mail and furniture
HLTMS207C Handle medical gases safely
HLTMS208C Handle waste in a health care environment
PRMCL22B Organise and monitor cleaning operations
First aid
HLTCPR201B Perform CPR
HLTFA201B Provide basic emergency life support
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
