Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – (HLT43015) (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
An Allied Health Assistant has a hands-on role, assisting Allied Health professionals (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist) with the health care plans of their clients.
A treatment plan is set out by the Allied Health professional to support the diagnosis of the client/patient. Then the primary role of the Allied Health Assistant is to follow up the treatment plan with the client/patient to assist with their recovery and to support the patient/client with their health care to increase mobility, independence and their ability to care for themselves.
Work is not limited to hospitals. Allied health assistants can also find employment in community health, rehabilitation centres or via home and special needs school visits.
We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.
Course Highlights
Learn from passionate, experienced educators
Practice with reputable innovative health professionals
Organised practical work experience
Entry Requirements
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, prospective students need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:
Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
Basic computer skills.
Additional Requirements
A satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) will be required for all work placements.
+ Eligibility & Funding
This qualification is delivered with the assistance of Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
For eligibility criteria and information please contact us on 1300 790 265.
+ Course Fees
View our current fees & charges here
Note: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
+ Delivery
This course is delivered face to face in a classroom environment with a combination of interactive workshops in the classroom with opportunities to participate in practical application of skills and knowledge through, practical industry based simulated training activities and workplace participation.
Estimated duration of 37 tuition weeks allowing sufficient time to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in each unit.
120 hours work placement in a suitable workplace e.g. aged care, home and community or community service organisation.
HLTAID003 is an additional unit of competency which does not have to be completed in order for you to gain this qualification. This is an additional unit which has been selected based on industry consultation which will support you to become job ready as an Allied Health Assistant. There is no additional cost for you to undertake this unit.
+ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
All prospective students enrolling in the course are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer.
+ Locations
This qualification is available in the following regions:
- South Melbourne
- Dandenong
- St Albans
- Shepparton
- Fawkner
Please contact us on 1300 790 265 or email us at info@sia.edu.au for intake dates.
Units of Competency
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (core)
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status (core)
HLTAHA003 Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program (elective)
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (core)
CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs (elective)
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (core)
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (core)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (core)
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (core)
HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program (elective)
HLTAHA010 Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status (elective)
HLTAHA011 Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes (elective)
HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment (elective)
HLTAHA005 Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility (elective)
HLTAHA009 Assist in the rehabilitation of clients (elective)
HLTAHA004 Support client independence and community participation (elective)
HLTAID003 Provide first aid (additional elective)**
** Note: HLTAID003 is an additional unit of competency which does not have to be completed in order for you to gain this qualification. This is an additional unit which has been selected based on industry consultation which will support you to become job ready as an Allied Health Assistant. There is no additional cost for you to undertake this unit.
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