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. 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:
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.
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.