Certificate III in Allied Health
Course Code HLT33021
Certificate III in Allied Health: This qualification reflects the role of new worker wanting to become an Allied Health Assistant & gain entry to the aged care, disability & other health sectors. Workers may provide assistance, under the delegation & supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).
Note: This is a partial completion of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.
Contribution Towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE: VM. 180 nominal hours or above = 2 VET credits.
Contribution Towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET = 1 unit of credit.
Contribution Towards VCE
Students are eligible for up to six VCE VET units on their VCE statement of results.
- Two VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level
- Two VCE VET Unit 3 – 4
ATAR Contribution
This is a scored VET subject that generates a study score for the ATAR, if students complete the assessed coursework (66%) & end of year exam (34%).
Scored Assessment Available
Yes
School to Work
A minimum of 40 hours of clinical placement is required for each year of the course.
Units may include:
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Apply basic principles & practices of infection prevention & control
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Communicate & work in health or community services
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Interpret & apply medical terminology appropriately
Note: Units of Competency are subject to change
PPE & Other Equipment
Prescribed uniform.
Other equipment as detailed by RTO.
Additional Requirements
Students must undertake a pre-training review & a Language, Literacy & Numeracy evaluation.
Possible Study Pathways
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Diploma of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
Potential Career Paths
- Nurse
- Paramedic
- Allied Health Assistant
- Aged Care Worker
- Pathology collector
- Medical receptionist
Program Structure
2 years
RTO
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Code – 3077
RTO Contact:
info@bendigotafe.edu.au , or, 13 TAFE (8233)
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