Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
Patient Services Assistant
A Patient Services Assistant helps with patient needs at a hospital or healthcare facility. You might assist patients on arrival or help them with...
Ward Assistant
A Ward Assistant provides help to patients and healthcare staff in a hospital ward. You might assist with the transport of patients or equipment or...
Nursing Assistant
A Nursing Assistant provides support to nursing staff in a hospital or healthcare facility. You’ll assist patients with tasks such as showering or...
Patient Care Assistant
A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...
Operating Theatre Technician
An Operating Theatre Technician performs various tasks in a hospital operating room. You might get the theatre ready for surgeries, including prepa...
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