Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Delivered by expert staff through our award-winning interactive e-learning model, the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 at VU Polytechnic will provide you with the essential training to work alongside health professionals such as physiotherapists or occupational therapists in the health industry.

Upon completion of this course you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to:

• provide therapeutic and program-related support to allied health professionals
• conduct therapeutic and program-related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional
• identify client circumstances that need more input from an allied health professional
• work in a speciality area, or in general areas, across an organisation to deliver allied health assistance
• work in conjunction with an allied health professional
• be responsible for supervising other allied health assistance workers.

During this course, you will undertake a work placement to help you gain necessary skills to work in the industry.

Courses in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative align with skills and jobs that are in demand from Victorian employers. Possible career opportunities emerging from the completion of Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 include:

• therapy assistant
• physiotherapy assistant
• occupational therapy assistant
• community rehabilitation assistant
• allied health assistant
• allied health worker
• community rehabilitation assistant.

To be awarded the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, a student must successfully complete a total of sixteen (16) units of competency, comprising of:

• seven (7) core units, and;
• nine (9) elective units, of which:

• at least six (6) units must be selected from the electives listed in the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualification; at least 2 of these units must be coded HLTAHA;
• three (3) units may be selected from any endorsed training package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Specialisation offered by VU Polytechnic:

• All Group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Community rehabilitation)

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by Victoria University Polytechnic.

The Polytechnic currently offer the following specialisation:

• Community rehabilitation.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.