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. Allied health professionals represent more than a quarter of the health workforce, and this is growing each year.
If you’re interested in this career path now is a great time to jump in and explore all your options. Within our Certificate IV in Allied health Assistance (HLT430150) (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy), there are a range of careers you can embark on. Here are some of the many professions you can assist…
👉 Physiotherapists
👉 Occupational Therapists
👉 Chiropractors
👉 Sports Medicine Doctors
👉 Osteopathy
Working in these environments, your main role will be to assist the Allied Health professional with the patient treatment plan. This may look different on a day to day basis, depending on the patient client needs. Whether it be recovery, increase mobility, or independence. No two days will be the same, which makes it an exciting and evolving career choice.
Some of your roles may include…
✏️Overall management and direction of facility or organisation.
✏️Liasing with patients
✏️Supporting and assisting Allied health practitioners
✏️Developing, monitoring and implementing health care standards and policies for Allied Health and administrative staff.
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.
If you are interested in exploring a career as an Allied Health Assisitant, then now is the best time to book your free consultation with our professional careers advisor.
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