HSA – Health Services Assistance
Sherwin gained a qualification in Health Services Assistance on the 16th of June, 2011. He studied a 10 week vocational course at Careers Australia. The award given was a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. The Statement of Attainment lists the units involved to achieve competency. The graduation was held at the Melbourne Training Centre on the 30th of June, 2011. Sherwin met with the CEO of Careers Australia Group, Mr Walter Gilmore. A special thanks to the staff, educators and colleagues for sharing their time. Working in the health sector is physically challenging and demanding. It will require more than compassion and determination to provide quality service to patients. Sherwin recommends this job to anyone that is willing to put out 100% commitment and no less.
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HSA – Health Services Assistance
HLT32507 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
10 weeks total vocational course
7 weeks study and 3 weeks clinical placement
Unit Titles of Competencies:
1. Contribute to effective workplace relationships
2. Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
3. Work effectively with people with a disability
4. Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
5. Maintain high standard of client service
6. Transport clients
7. Support the care of clients
8. Assist with client movement
9. Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
10. Communicate and work effectively in health
11. Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
12. Comply with infection control policies and procedures
13. Handle waste in a health care environment
14. Participate in OHS processes
15. Organise and monitor cleaning operations
16. Follow workplace hygiene procedures


