Essential Skills for Healthcare Excellence

Acquire the practical experience necessary to evolve into a skilled and self-assured healthcare professional. Upon graduating well-prepared for the industry, you'll be equipped to promptly make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.

Empowering Australians through Nursing Excellence

Open Colleges School of Health has a strong history of high quality, campus-based and blended industry-based training, along with a reputation for providing high quality graduates to the nursing, health and community care industries in Australia.

On-Campus Courses (SA & WA)

Health & Community Diploma HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing | SA and WA campus-based learning

Self-paced | Online | Start anytime
25 modules

Our nationally recognised HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing course offers blended on-campus (face to face) learning. You’ll gain hands-on experience with skills lab training and clinical placements, empowering you to deliver exceptional care to your patients. For more details about upcoming intakes, please visit our FAQ section.

  • Nationally Recognised
  • Campus based with Clinical Placement
  • WA: Study for FREE – intake closes 2 Feb (2 days on campus per week). Limited spots.

Job Outcomes

  • Enrolled Nurse
Health & Community Certificate III CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services | SA & WA campus-based learning

On campus and online
12 modules

Step into a career that truly makes a difference. Gain the skills, confidence, and real-world experience to thrive in the growing community services sector. Graduate ready to support your community and start making a meaningful impact from day one. Government funding available *participant eligibility criteria apply (see Frequently Asked Questions for more information). 

  • Nationally Recognised. Subsidised fee: $370 | Concession: $185 (supported by SA Government, see FAQs for details)
  • Campus & self-paced study with fully supported 120hr placement
  • SA: 9th March 2026 (Monday and Friday virtual classes)

Job Outcomes

  • Community Services Worker
  • Support Worker (Community or Residential)
  • Youth Support Worker

Health & Community Statement of Attainment CHCSS00070

Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set | SA campus-based learning

Self-paced | Online | Start anytime
2 modules
Open Colleges School of Health offers the nationally accredited CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set to enable individuals, providing direct care and support to clients within the health care industry, to learn how to safely assist clients with their medications. Obtaining this skill set will bring benefits to your client’s well-being and your professional growth.
  • Nationally Recognised
  • Campus & Online with Work Placement
  • SA: 12th & 13th March 2024 (Tuesdays & Wednesday campus attendance)

Job Outcomes

  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Support Worker
Health & Community Statement of Attainment HLTWHS005

Conduct Manual Handling Safely | SA & WA campus-based learning

Self-paced | Online | Start anytime
1 modules
Open Colleges School of Health (RTO 40049) offers the nationally accredited HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Handling Safely competency specifically designed for individuals within the healthcare industry such as nurses, aged care workers, disability support workers, and NDIS providers. Many healthcare industry jobs require a range physically demanding tasks throughout the day which require manual handling qualifications to ensure physical well-being and safe practice. Our course provides the practical skills and underlying knowledge for safe manual handling practice.
  • Nationally Recognised
  • Campus & Online
  • SA: Practical sessions run every Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 1pm.

Job Outcomes

  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Support Worker

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  • Self-paced,

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  • Study anywhere,
    on any device

  • No exams

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