HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

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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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Critical Thinking

Evaluating the benefits and costs of different solutions for a problem.

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Medicine and Dentistry

Diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.

Problem Sensitivity

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you cannot solve the problem.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Allied Health Assistant

$960 weekly pay

Allied Health Professional

$960 weekly pay

Medical Imaging Assistant

$1,050 weekly pay

Occupational Therapy Assistant

$1,050 weekly pay

Therapy Aide

$1,050 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Aged Care Social Worker

$1,736 weekly pay

Anaesthetic Technician

$1,250 weekly pay

Anaesthetist

$3,500 weekly pay

Cardiac Scientist

$1,500 weekly pay

Cardiac Technician

$1,250 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33021. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.