TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) Certificate III

health services assistance assisting nursing work acute care This health services course is for people who want to work in health services assistance. You will learn about legal and ethical issues in healthcare, effective communication strategies, administration techniques, anatomy and physiology and occupational health and safety policy. A range of medical problems and related nursing care in acute care is also delivered within the course. There are 15 units of competency that must be successfully completed to achieve the qualification. Successful completion of this course offers the opportunity to work as an assistant in nursing in public and private acute care, aged care or health facilities. You may choose to undertake further study in order to pursue a career as a nurse or in medical management.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

The Hunter TAFE Institute offers health service courses at one campus. Course dates, timetables and study options are location specific. See details below.

Glendale

Address:
Frederick Street Glendale NSW 2285
Postal Address:
PO Box 138 Cardiff NSW 2285
Tel:
02 4979 1600
Fax:
02 4979 1666

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

There will be a COMPULSORY Information Session for this course.You will be required to attend 12 hours face to face classes, participate in flexible delivery options plus 50 hours of clinical workplacement as per your timetable. Flexible delivery may include online delivery or self directed learner packages. You will be required to have a current criminal record check, which will cost approximately $60.You will be required to have current immunisations as per NSW Health $60-$480.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

There will be a COMPULSORY Information Session for this course.You will be required to attend 12 hours face to face classes, participate in flexible delivery options plus 50 hours of clinical workplacement as per your timetable. Flexible delivery may include online delivery or self directed learner packages. You will be required to have a current criminal record check, which will cost approximately $60.You will be required to have current immunisations as per NSW Health $60-$480.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Newcastle

Address:
Maitland Road Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 45 HRMC NSW 2310
Tel:
02 4923 7222
Fax:
02 4923 7292

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
20hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 20hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course

Wyong

Address:
Porter Street Wyong NSW 2259
Postal Address:
PO Box 486 Wyong NSW 2259
Tel:
02 4350 2222
Fax:
02 4350 2247

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
18hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Students will be required to attend a minimum of 60 hours in an acute health setting during the course. Suitable criminal record checks are required prior to work placement for a cost of up to $60. TAFE staff will arrange work placement. Immunisations may be required depending on the workplace facility's requirements.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 18hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Students will be required to attend a minimum of 60 hours in an acute health setting during the course. Suitable criminal record checks are required prior to work placement for a cost of up to $60. TAFE staff will arrange work placement. Immunisations may be required depending on the workplace facility's requirements.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 17596
National Code: HLT32507
Training Package: HLT07
Health

How To Enrol

This course/location requires you to complete an online registration. Please check back frequently to see when your course is ready to start registering.

Entry Requirements

NSW School Certificate (or equivalent)

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).