North Metropolitan TAFE offers a series of courses in Anaesthetic Technology, Health Services Assistance, Sterilisation, Pathology and Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support to support the vast and complex health care industry. Health services staff across several areas play a valuable and important role in the delivery of care and services to patients and clients.
You will be trained by qualified lecturers in state-of-the-art facilities, using the latest equipment available in the industry. Our courses will see you develop a range of skills related to the safe operation of equipment during induction, maintenance and completion of anaesthesia, as well as cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments in a hospital setting. You will learn how to collect blood samples and other pathology specimens, label, pack and produce medication within a hospital pharmacy setting, and care for patients in an acute care environment.
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Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
National ID HLT33021 | State ID BID3Work alongside allied health professionals to help implement therapy programs for clients
Gain the skills to assist allied health staff with the implementation of patient rehabilitation or maintenance therapy programs.
- Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- On campus
Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice
National ID HLT57921 | State ID BHJ4Be part of a clinical team in a fast-paced environment
Gain exposure to a variety of surgical procedures, emergencies and critical care environments with this hands-on practical course.
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- On campus
Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing Skill Set
State ID EAB16Apply your skills across Australia by completing this nationally recognised skill set.
If you're currently employed as a pathology worker, successful completion of this skill set will give you the unit of competency, HLTPAT005 Collect specimens of drug of abuse testing.
- Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
Study Modes
- On campus
COVID-19 Direct Care Skill Set (Fee Free)
State ID AE161This skill set is free for everyone
This skill set was developed in consultation with WA employers in the aged care and disability services sectors and the Community Services, Health and Education Training Council to get you job ready for entry-level employment.
Study Modes
- On campus
Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
National ID CHCSS00114 | State ID AE116This skill set is free for everyone
You'll gain skills and knowledge required to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles and purposes within the aged care and disability support sectors.
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
National ID HLT33115 | State ID AA72A great first step to a nursing career
This course will give you the skills needed to work in a variety of public or private health care environments including acute care hospitals, aged care facilities and community settings, as an Assistant in Nursing. It is also a great pathway to...
- Mount Lawley
- Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
- Midland
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate II in Health Support Services
National ID HLT23221 | State ID BID0Open the door to a career in health
This broad course will give you practical skills that can be applied to many settings within the health or aged care sector, or a pathway to a range of other health courses.
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
National ID HLT37121 | State ID BID4Gain the skills you need to become an pharmacy technician
Take the first step by completing HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support at North Metropolitan TAFE.
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
National ID CHC33021 | State ID AE04Empower and support the independence of our elders and join one of Australia's fastest growing industries
Learn to provide direct care to clients in residential, home and community settings, and gain real industry experience.
- Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
National ID CHC33021 | State ID AE05Develop a career in the rewarding world of disability work
You'll gain real industry experience applying your training in a meaningful way though a supervised work placement and on completion of this course you could find work in a variety of settings.
- Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
- Mount Lawley
Study Modes
- On campus