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Studying Health Services Assistance: Is It the Right Choice for You?

Written by All Health Training | 7/10/25 3:45 AM

If you're looking to start a career in healthcare, the HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at All Health Training could be exactly the pathway you’re after. It’s a hands‑on, nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to a variety of vital supportive roles in health services.

 

 

What is the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance?

This qualification gives you the factual, technical, and procedural knowledge needed to assist health professionals in caring for patients. It covers both direct patient contact (under supervision) and non‑clinical support work such as:

 

  • Clinical cleaning

  • Food preparation and distribution

  • Patient transport

  • Assisting with movement

  • Inventory & waste handling

  • Handling medical gas cylinders

  • Response to MET (Medical Emergency Team) calls

 

Who is This Course For?

The HLT33115 course is ideal if you:

 

  • Want a role in a hospital or healthcare facility without being a nurse but still having meaningful impact

  • Are a school leaver, career changer, or someone returning to study and looking for flexible learning options

  • Have good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to follow safety procedures in a busy healthcare setting

 

Course Delivery, Duration & Placement

  • Duration: Classroom-based blended study over 22 weeks, or up to 18 months if studying flexibly

  • Location: Blackburn or Narre Warren

  • Placement: Includes 80 hours of practical placement in a real healthcare setting (organised by AHT)

  • Delivery: Face-to-face & online blended study or flexible self-paced learning, with strong trainer support throughout

 

What Will You Learn?

You’ll cover core units such as:

  • Infection prevention and control

  • Recognising healthy body systems

  • Assisting with patient movement and care

  • Medical terminology

  • Communication and teamwork in health settings

And elective units tailored to real hospital and clinical support roles.

 

 

Job Outcomes & Career Pathways

Graduates are qualified to work as:

 

  • Health Services Assistants

  • Patient Services Assistants

  • Ward Assistants or Orderlies

  • Environmental Services Attendants in healthcare settings

Many students also use this course as a stepping stone into further study, including Individual Support or Nursing.

 

 

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to start a meaningful career supporting patients and healthcare teams, visit our course page to learn more and register your interest:

 

👉 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

 

We're here to help you take the next step towards a rewarding future in health.