HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Help people action their recovery plans.
Learn how to provide therapeutic and program support to allied health professionals, in a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, specialist medical centres, and private and public service providers.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
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Embark upon your career in the health sector in this rapidly growing field.
If you're interested in working as an assistant in specialised healthcare such as occupational therapy, dentistry, nutrition, diversional therapy, speech pathology or a range of other allied health areas, this is the course for you!
A professional career in allied health can provide you with many opportunities to work in different healthcare settings — from small local medical centres through to large private and public hospitals, to schools and private medical practices, as well as in specialised facilities or organisations providing allied health services such as community rehabilitation and mental health clinics.
You'll learn how to deliver therapeutic support to allied health professionals, gaining skills and knowledge to recognise healthy body systems; confirm physical health status; and support people with chronic diseases and dementia. You will also gain knowledge of safe work practices, legal and ethical considerations, and current industry standards.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Have good time-management and organisational skills
- Have good communication skills to interact with others respectfully
- Have sound computer skills and the use of software applications
- Be comfortable with appropriate physical contact with individuals of different genders and ages
- Be able to follow instructions, work health and safety procedures
- Be able to work with others and relate to and respect people from a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Active listening and emotional resilience for handling sensitive topics or stressors in the work environment
- Be able to handle the physical demands of manual tasks, including assisting with client mobility, exercise support, providing first aid
- Can provide a current and updated Immunisation vaccination history
- Can provide a current Police Check, Working with Children card and NDIS clearance.
This course includes work placement or live works in a Group 1 or Group 2 industry as outlined in COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy. For the latest information on vaccine requirements for students visit our COVID-19 update page.
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