Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Location: 3rd Floor, 641-643 Wellington Street, Perth

Why should I do this course?

The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is designed to assist people who want to find employment in a hospital, aged care facility or a client home by teaching the skills required to be a Health Services Assistant or Personal Carer. 

Participants will develop skills including:

• Great verbal and written communication as well as understanding the importance of body language;
• Correct manual handling skills;
• Understanding Occupational Health & Safety in the workplace;
• Teamwork;
• Managing conflict;
• How to provide excellent customer service to your clients;
• Activities of Daily Living Needs ;
• Understanding how to keep the body healthy; and
• Client movement techniques.

There are 15 modules in the program combining a mixture of theory and practical activities with opportunities for real life work experience at one of the many aged care facilities in Perth.

General Course Information

How long is the course?
The course runs for 9 weeks.  Participants will study 24 hours per week which is set over 4 days (Monday to Thursday).

How much is the course?
In order to be eligible for this free training you must meet the following requirements:

• English must not be your first language;
• Have permanent Australian Citizenship;
• Have an active and valid Healthcare Card and Job Seeker ID Number/Card; and
• Have no formal qualifications above a Certificate IV level.

How can I register for the course?
Contact Centrelink or your JSA Provider and tell them you’d like to participate in Centacare’s Certificate III in Health Services Assistant course. 

Where will the course be held?
The course will be held at Centacare’s Head Office:   3rd floor, 641-643 Wellington St, Perth.

When does it start?
Centacare has a new Certificate III in Health Services Assistance course starting in May 2012.  Call us for more information on the next commencement dates.

How can I get more information?
Contact Centacare Employment and Training for further information on the Certificate III Health Services Assistant course.

Contact

For further details regarding this course, please call Alicia Ogden on (08) 9482 7000 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

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