This certificate provides students with the practical skills and knowledge required to support allied health professionals and other healthcare workers in delivering quality care to clients within the health industry. Students develop a deeper understanding of healthcare procedures, communication and clinical support practices used in a range of healthcare environments.
Students will build skills in recognising healthy body systems, taking clinical measurements and correctly interpreting and applying medical terminology in healthcare settings. The course also strengthens communication, teamwork and patient support skills essential for employment in the health sector.
Aims
- Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects within the health industry.
- Gives students an introductory overview of healthcare support services, clinical procedures and allied health practices.
- Provides a strong base for future nursing, allied health and healthcare related studies and career pathways.
Further Studies in the Field
This certificate provides a strong foundation for employment and further study within the health industry. Students develop communication, technical and procedural skills to assist health professionals in delivering quality care.
Possible Pathways for Further Study
Students will gain foundation knowledge and practical skills that may support pathways into further study and higher qualifications, including:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care and Disability streams available)
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Certificate IV in Health Administration
- Certificate IV in Health Care (Ambulance)
- Bachelor of Nursing
Career Pathways
These are potential careers you can pursue through further study at university or TAFE, or by entering the workforce directly. Apprenticeships and traineeships are also available in selected vocational industries.
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Assessment
This program is a scored study. Students who successfully complete the program may receive credit towards further VCE or VET studies in accordance with VCAA guidelines.
VCE VET is based on applied learning, combining theory with practical experience relevant to real workplaces. Students develop industry-specific skills that prepare them to be job-ready from day one.
- Students must successfully complete Year One of the certificate before progressing to Year Two.
- Classes may be scheduled outside normal school hours and may include offsite practical assessments and/or industry-based activities.
- Some courses require students to purchase and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for practical classes. Students who do not attend in the correct PPE may be removed from class due to workplace safety requirements.
- Students are required to bring a fully charged laptop to every VET class.
- Students enrolled in a VCE VET program must successfully complete the LLN (Literacy and Numeracy) assessment to participate in the course.
- Successful completion of all units of competency is required to achieve the full certificate qualification.
- Students must successfully complete all Year One units before progressing to the second year of the program.
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