National ID: HLT37015 | State ID: AWK3
Did you know that over one quarter of all people admitted to hospital have an operation? Many more have treatments that require sterile equipment to be used. You could assist in ensuring that patients are protected from infection during their care.
You will learn about infection control and prevention, how the body works and medical terms. You will also learn how to clean, inspect, package, sterilise and distribute instruments and equipment for surgical and clinical procedures.
Being able to work with others and carry out your work safely is also important and is covered in this course.
On completion of your course you will be able to work in a private/public hospital, in a private/public clinic or in an operating theatre's sterilising service or department.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further study opportunities:
When you complete the Certificate III in Sterilisation Services you will be ready for a career in a sterilisation service or department as an assistant, technician or instrument technician.
Further StudyOption(s)
Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies, Certificate IV in Health Science Foundations
Course overview
View this course on North Metro Tafe's website
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Mount Lawley
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
| Mount Lawley | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
View this course on South Metro Tafe's website
Murdoch
- One semester
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdoch | One semester | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Page last updated February 04, 2021