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Work towards a healthier community

Health is a fundamental issue for communities and governments, and there is constant demand for knowledgeable, qualified staff.

With TAFE SA health and lifestyle qualifications, you can pursue a career in pathology, nursing, dental health, allied health and complementary health. As public interest in fitness, nutrition and lifestyle grows, so do employment opportunities in sport and recreation, adventure tourism and fitness.

Associate Degree in Primary Health and Wellbeing

Get the best of both worlds with a TAFE SA Associate Degree in Primary Health and Wellbeing. A TAFE SA Associate Degree gives you options. It can prepare you to go into the workforce immediately, or you move into related university study with the credits you earn from your studies with us.

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Associate Degree in Primary Health and Wellbeing

Areas of study

Allied Health & Administration

Work alongside professionals to deliver services in a range of health settings.

Allied Health
Complementary Health

Work as an aromatherapist or massage therapist.

Complementary Health
Dental

Pursue a career as a dental assistant, hygienist or technician.

Dental
First Aid

Learn to provide emergency first aid.

First Aid
Fitness, Sport & Recreation

Get active with a career in fitness, sport or adventure tourism.

Fitness, Sport & Recreation
Nursing & Pathology

Work as an enrolled nurse in a hospital, aged care facility or other health care provider. Collect blood and other specimens from patients for pathology testing.

Nursing & Pathology
Wellbeing

Work with people to build resilience, engagement and performance.

Wellbeing

Course Types

Award Courses
Short Courses
International Courses
VET Shorts for Schools
Uni Dual Offer Courses
Skill Sets
Apprenticeships and Traineeships

NEW COURSE: Associate Degree in Primary Health and Wellbeing

Get ahead in the health sector with our exciting new associate degree.

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Clinical Skills Laboratories

In TAFE SA’s Clinical Skills Laboratories you’ll enjoy a practical, safe learning experience. The labs are constantly being improved to ensure that the clinical component of the course replicates industry standards. These contemporary teaching facilities include simulation mannequins and modern clinical equipment.

Video: Fitness, Sport and Recreation

The Centre for Fitness, Sport, Recreation and Tourism is a leading provider of vocational education and training to the outdoor recreation, fitness, facility management, events, recreation, sport and adventure tourism industries.

360 Degrees: Nursing

Want to know what it's like to work as a nurse on a real-life hospital ward? Click on the image for a 360-degree view of our simulated hospital ward and learn what it's like to undergo practical training in TAFE SA's facilities. (Note: this component requires Flash support).

360 Degrees: Nursing

Dental Studies

The Centre for Dental Studies at the Gilles Plains campus is a modern teaching facility for dental studies. It has a 36-station dental laboratory and a 28-chair fully functioning dental clinic.

Learn more about studying at Gilles Plains