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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

  • Certificate

Allied Health (AH) is a term that is often unfamiliar to those who do not work in the health industry. It encompasses the health professionals who are not nurses or doctors.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 months full-time, 48 months part-time
Course Code
HLT43015
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul
Domestic Fees
$3,110 total

About this course

Allied Health (AH) is a term that is often unfamiliar to those who do not work in the health industry. It encompasses the health professionals who are not nurses or doctors. These professions work with people to identify and assess issues and provide treatment and to support recovery and rehabilitation.

You may be familiar with the more common AH professional such as physiotherapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers. The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance provides the theoretical and hands-on training for graduates to work under the supervision of these health professionals. They are trained to work within a certain scope of practice, and undertake tasks that are delegated to them by allied health practitioners. These task are wide and varied and may include:

  • Delivery of individual therapy programs
  • Delivery of group programs
  • Administrative duties
  • Health equipment management
  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living

Just as the allied health industry is diverse, so is the work of allied health assistants (AHAs). You may work with a specific health discipline or work across a team supporting a number of AH professions. AHAs are employed in a wide variety of sectors including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, community health centres, schools, residential aged care services, private practices and in the disability sector.

The course is offered in two study modes.

  • The full-time course covers the Physiotherapy specialisation, with classes delivered at the Geelong City Campus and East Geelong Campus. Work placement is completed as part of your study, in the workplace.
  • The traineeship format includes the Physiotherapy specialisation. If you are not currently employed an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider may be able to assist you in finding an employer in the allied health industry, and can also start your application and enrolment process.

Wondering if this industry will suit you?

We have created a very short course quiz to help you gain a little more understanding of what is required and whether you might enjoy a role in this industry. Take the quiz here.

Study locations

Geelong City Campus

Workplace

Career pathways

  • Allied Health Assistant