Begin your career in the health sector with the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the health care workplace and will help you understand medical terminology and the structure of an allied health program. At the same time you’ll learn how to provide a range of therapeutic support services under the guidance of an allied health professional. The course also covers: infection controls, workplace diversity, impact of health conditions, on-the-job safety, falls prevention, healthy body systems, behaviours of concern, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, allied health career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities near you.
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The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
An Allied Health Assistant works with people using various therapies to help them reach their goals. You might assist people with a disability, eld...
A Medical Imaging Assistant operates and maintains equipment such as x-ray machines or scanning equipment. You might perform scans according to the...
An Occupational Therapy Assistant works with individual clients to deliver therapy programs. You'll follow a plan prepared by an occupational thera...
A Therapy Aide supports clients with the delivery of various therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll work...
An Allied Health Professional provides vital support in the healthcare system, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to improve p...
A Pathology Assistant conducts a range of tests in a medical laboratory. You might prepare samples for testing, perform tests and write reports on...
A Patient Services Assistant helps with patient needs at a hospital or healthcare facility. You might assist patients on arrival or help them with...
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
A Physiotherapy Assistant helps to deliver physiotherapy programs to clients with various needs. You’ll work with a physiotherapist to follow a the...
An Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator develops policies and procedures to control infections in a workplace. You’ll identify potential in...
Advanced personal trainers hold private workout sessions with clients to help them achieve their personal fitness goals. These sessions can include...
An Anaesthetic Technician works with patients undergoing anaesthesia during medical procedures. You’ll discuss procedures with patients and gather...
A Myotherapist uses a range of techniques to treat clients dealing with soft tissue problems. You might use massage, acupressure or other healing t...
A Hospital Orderly assists with patient care and general tasks in a healthcare environment. You might help patients with showering or dressing or m...
An Alcohol and Drug Tester conducts tests for prohibited substances in a workplace. You might carry out breath testing to check for alcohol use or...
A Pharmaceutical Production Worker is involved in the production of pharmaceutical products at a manufacturing facility. You might take part in var...
An Audiometrist performs hearing assessments to check for problems with a person’s hearing. You might work for a specialist audiometry organisation...
A Perioperative Nurse provides care for patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures in a hospital or specialist medical facility. You migh...
A Renal Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients having treatment for renal impairments. You might work with patients on dialysis or...
A Remote Area Nurse in Australia provides essential healthcare to isolated communities, serving as the primary contact for patients. Their duties i...
Hospital Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital and daycare patients, as well as their families and carers. They help p...
A Disability Advocate supports individuals with disabilities by ensuring their rights and needs are met within various systems. You may work in com...
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