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About the course
This entry-level qualification prepares you to support patients and clinical teams in health settings through client care and assistance tasks. You’ll develop practical skills suited to roles similar to an assistant in nursing, with training that can be delivered across multiple campuses and study modes. It’s designed to help you begin work in healthcare support roles at Certificate III level in Health Sciences. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates may work in a range of healthcare environments providing direct support to patients and assisting clinical staff with routine care tasks. Typical pathways include roles such as Assistant in Nursing (AIN)-type support worker, Acute Care Assistant, or Operating Theatre Technician assistant roles, depending on employer requirements and setting. This course supports entry into client care and support work at Certificate III level in Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
