Certificate II in Health Support Services
This qualification (HLT23221) provides students with valuable knowledge, skills and experience in health care and is an asset in students' preparation for entrance interviews and applications for further study. The course provides students with an understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, communication and team work, as well as establishing a solid foundation on which to build their health care career.
Students who start out with a Certificate II in Health Support Services have the opportunity to continue their studies with the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. This progression allows students to continue their study pathway whilst preparing them to work within the Australian Health System in a range of health services roles.
Pathway outcomes
This qualification establishes a basis for further education and employment in the following fields/roles:
- nursing
- medical administration
- ward/hospital orderly
- support services worker
- assistant in nursing (AIN)
- patient service attendance
- operating theatre technician
Post-course training pathways
- upgrade to Certificate III Health Services Assistance with Strategix Training
- school-based traineeships
- employment and/or work placement in a clinical setting
Completion requirements
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency, consisting of:
- 4 core units, plus
- 8 elective units.