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
Campus Geraldton
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online
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.
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.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete eighteen (18) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and eight (8) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Please note: an Incidental Fee of $11.00 for the Eduworks Learner Guide will be payable per unit.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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| BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | $64.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | $24.30 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family | $64.80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | $202.50 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program | $129.60 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA047 Engage with clinical supervision and delegation | $105.30 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions | $145.80 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care | $40.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
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$64.80 | $0.00 |
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$72.90 | $0.00 |
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$32.40 | $0.00 |
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$178.20 | $0.00 |
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$137.70 | $0.00 |
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$137.70 | $0.00 |
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$105.30 | $0.00 |
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$72.90 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700