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Diploma of Health Services Assistance
Institute of Science Management and Technology
- Parramatta, Australia
- 0.75 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A certificate for workers who assist health professionals in client care.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Health Services Assistance through study areas such as Fifteen units
- 7 core and 8 elective. Core units cover communication in health and community services. Apply relevant analytical
- Communication and practical skills to learning activities in this field.
Career outcomes
- Health Service Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Patient Support Assistant
Curriculum
- Fifteen units
- 7 core and 8 elective. Core units cover communication in health and community services
- Working with diverse people
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection prevention
- Work health and safety
- Medical terminology and workplace skills. Electives include aged care
- Dementia and assisting with client care.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Aged 18 or over at course start
- Australian Year 11 or equivalent
- Or a Certificate III or higher from an Australian institution
- English IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Or a Certificate IV or higher from an Australian institution
- Basic digital literacy
- Able to train in a simulated workplace including manual handling
- Possible LLN test and/or pre-enrolment interview.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over at course start, Completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent, Or a Certificate III or higher qualification with an Australian institution (Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology instead requires an automotive mechanical Certificate III or equivalent competency), Possible LLN test and pre-enrolment interview, Basic digital literacy, Able to take part in simulated workplace training including manual handling, Some placement courses need a National Police Check (and Working with Children Check) at the student's cost before placement.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 50
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Results (where applicable)
- Health or Vaccination Documents (when required for clinical placement).
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Institute of Science Management and Technology. Prepare your academic qualifications and the supporting documents specified for this program. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Parramatta |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health |
| Department | Health Services Assistance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is $13,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 50, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 95.