Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Course Code
HLT32407
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Building
Course Location
Leongatha
Course Duration
Full Time: 1 years
Part Time: 2 year
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
Full time; Part Time (Day); Part Time (Night)
Enquiries
Deb Bray
Phone: (03) 5662 6800
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: deborahb@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

This course covers workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals.  Workers at this level operate under direct supervision and do not conduct programs or therapeutic interventions.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

Occupational titles may include:
•    Therapy assistant
•    Physiotherapy assistant
•    Occupational therapy assistant
•    Podiatry assistant
•    Speech pathology assistant
•    Allied health assistant

Entry Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following criteria:
•    Can be employed under an Australian Traineeship in a suitable work place
•    Can be currently employed in a suitable work place.
•    Have the opportunity to work in an allied health setting with access to allied health professionals.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Workplace assessment, work books and online assessments.
Please note that Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are available for this course.

Opportunities For Further Study

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Core Units
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes
BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTAH301A Assist with an allied health program
HLTCSD201B Maintain a high standard of client service
HLTCSD305B Assist with client movement
HLTAP301A Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
BSBMED201A Use basic medical terminology
BSBCMN305A Organise workplace information


Elective Units
5 Elective Units to suit individual workplaces may be chosen from the following stream areas:

• Client Support
• First Aid
• Equipment/Environment Support
• Performance
or
• Administration