TIME Education and Training
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance caters to the growing demand for Operating Theatre Technician specialisation, who have the specific knowledge and training to enable them to support the theatre team. Some medical facilities require the team to be theatre technicians where they prepare the equipment, set it up, and operate it according to the surgeon's instructions as well as transporting, positioning, and preparing the patient ready for the procedure. They undertake a wide range of duties in ensuring the theatres are ready for the specific procedure checking the equipment and organising the planned maintenance. In emergency hospitals, they must be ready to support whatever is necessary for unplanned procedures. By obtaining this qualification, you position yourself for stable employment opportunities within the healthcare sector, such as patient support assistant, orderly, or healthcare services assistant. Upon completion of the certificate, you'll have the option to further your studies or enter the workforce directly.Delivery mode
TIME Education and Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Face to Face Classroom training in Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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...
Hospital Attendant
A Hospital Attendant performs a range of general duties in a hospital environment. You might help with patient care by moving patients to other sec...
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...
Hospital Orderly
A Hospital Orderly assists with patient care and general tasks in a healthcare environment. You might help patients with showering or dressing or m...
About TIME Education and Training
Time Education & Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO40058) that offers tailored services focused on creating growth, operational excellence and sustainability. We achieve this through the development of people, systems and processes by enhancing organisations or individuals capabilities and competencies. We believe in the effectiveness of competency based training; where the acquisition of knowledge converted immediately into practical workplace application is essential for effective vocational education and training. Underpinned by exceptional leadership, management and emotional intelligence, our team delivers outstanding results building a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, productivity and efficiency.
