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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

  • Certificate

On completion of this course, you will have advanced skills and knowledge to support specific Allied Health Professionals (eg Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists) in a variety of industries and workplaces, to help rehabilitate, maintain and promote client independence and...

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
HLT43015
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul

About this course

On completion of this course, you will have advanced skills and knowledge to support specific Allied Health Professionals (eg Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists) in a variety of industries and workplaces, to help rehabilitate, maintain and promote client independence and quality of life.

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You will learn how to provide specific therapeutic and program related support to Allied Health Professionals. You will be able to conduct therapy and program activities with people of all ages and abilities, under guidance of an Allied Health Professional either directly, indirectly or remotely. You will be able to work in specialty areas or work generically across the organisation in allied health services. You may be engaged to work with the allied health professional in supervising other Allied Health Assistants.

South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2024. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.

Entry requirements

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate II or Certificate III

Please note selected campuses strongly recommend you hold a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or Health Services Assistance to be accepted into this course.

Students wishing to undertake a Traineeship, or an Apprenticeship must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study. To find out more regarding Traineeships and apprenticeships click here.

Study locations

Albany

Career pathways

  • Patient Care Assistant

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