Course Overview

This qualification covers workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals.  They would conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional.  Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organization requirements.  They may be required to identify circumstances that need input from an allied health professional.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

Occupations that may be available include:
•    Therapy assistant
•    Physiotherapy assistant
•    Occupational therapy assistant
•    Nutrition assistant
•    Podiatry assistant
•    Speech pathology assistant
•    Allied Health assistant
•    Dietetic 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.

Opportunities For Further Study

Completion of this course of study and/or Recognition of Prior Learning forms a pathway into higher level qualifications such as the Diploma in Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health).

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Core Units Pre-/Co-requisites
The following units should be achieved before this qualification or must be undertaken as part of the qualification:
HLTHIR301A	Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
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
Compulsory Units
HLTHIR402B	Contribute to organizational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTHIR506B	Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN403B	Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedure
Elective Units 11 Elective units may be chosen. There are a wide range of electives available and they may be packaged to provide either: • A generic qualification that covers a range of work functions OR • A qualification tailored to specific workplace requirements