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Health and science
Help everyday people with their health and fitness needs with a career in nursing, allied health, dental, laboratory science, or sport and fitness.
Health and science study areas
Nursing
When you study nursing with TAFE Queensland you'll have access to purpose-built training facilities, experienced teachers, and vocational placement opportunities. After just 18 months you'll be qualified to seek registration as an Enrolled Nurse.
What will I be able to do?
- Enrolled Nurse
Allied health
Allied health refers to a broad range of support positions in the health industry. Whether you want to be an remedial massage therapist, assistant in nursing (AIN), or medical practice manager, we have an allied health course to suit your needs.
What will I be able to do?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
- Assistant in nursing (AIN)
- Medical administrator/receptionist
- Operating theatre technician
- Optical dispenser
Dental
TAFE Queensland offers courses in dental assisting, dental technology and dental prosthetics. As a TAFE Queensland dental student you'll study in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art dental clinic and get hands-on experience from industry placements.
What will I be able to do?
- Dental assistant
- Dental technician
- Dental prosthetist
- Senior dental assistant
Laboratory science
Laboratory science offers a diverse range of career pathways in the mining, food and pharmaceutical industries. Our laboratory science courses have specialisations in sampling and measurement, laboratory technology and techniques, and pathology collection and assistance.
What will I be able to do?
- Air quality sampler
- Calibration officer
- Food laboratory assistant
- Pathology assistant
- Pathology collector
- Quarry aggregates sampler
- Technical assistant
- Water testing laboratory assistant
Sports and fitness
Strengthen your potential with a career in sports and fitness. Work as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, coach, or outdoor adventure guide.
What will I be able to do?
- Exercise instructor
- Leisure services officer
- Outdoor recreation activity guide
- Personal trainer
- Recreation officer
- Sports coach
- Sport development manager
Allied health
Allied health refers to a broad range of support positions in the health industry. Whether you want to be an remedial massage therapist, assistant in nursing (AIN), or medical practice manager, we have an allied health course to suit your needs.
What will I be able to do?
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
- Assistant in nursing (AIN)
- Medical administrator/receptionist
- Operating theatre technician
- Optical dispenser
Sports and fitness
Strengthen your potential with a career in sports and fitness. Work as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, coach, or outdoor adventure guide.
What will I be able to do?
- Exercise instructor
- Leisure services officer
- Outdoor recreation activity guide
- Personal trainer
- Recreation officer
- Sports coach
- Sport development manager
Dental
TAFE Queensland offers courses in dental assisting, dental technology and dental prosthetics. As a TAFE Queensland dental student you'll study in our fully equipped, state-of-the-art dental clinic and get hands-on experience from industry placements.
What will I be able to do?
- Dental assistant
- Dental technician
- Dental prosthetist
- Senior dental assistant
Laboratory science
Laboratory science offers a diverse range of career pathways in the mining, food and pharmaceutical industries. Our laboratory science courses have specialisations in sampling and measurement, laboratory technology and techniques, and pathology collection and assistance.
What will I be able to do?
- Air quality sampler
- Calibration officer
- Food laboratory assistant
- Pathology assistant
- Pathology collector
- Quarry aggregates sampler
- Technical assistant
- Water testing laboratory assistant
About health and science
Whether you’re just starting out, want to upskill, or are looking to make a change, follow your passion for helping others with a career in health and sciences.
At TAFE Queensland we offer practical, hands-on training that develops the skills you need to make a difference as a nurse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care worker, dental technician, pathology assistant, personal trainer, and more.
Our purpose-built facilities feature industry-standard equipment and the latest in technology, so you can put theory into practice straight away. Combined with experienced teachers and vocational placements, you'll graduate with skills employers want.
You define your greatness, and we’re here to help you make it happen.
