HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Get a support role in allied health care with the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide therapeutic support under the guidance of an allied health professional and allows you to specialise in Movement and Mobility, Nutrition and Dietetic, Communication and Swallowing, Rehabilitation and Reablement, Medical imaging, Psychosocial, or Podiatry. The course covers: medical terminology, behaviours of concern, carer and family relationships, workplace diversity, impact of health conditions, infection controls, direct client care, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, allied health career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities in your area.

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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:

Monitoring

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Problem Sensitivity

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

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Therapy and Counseling

Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counselling and guidance.

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

Diversional Therapy Assistant

$800 weekly pay

Nutrition Assistant

$1,200 weekly pay

Occupational Therapy Assistant

$1,050 weekly pay

Speech Pathologist Assistant

$1,150 weekly pay

Therapy Aide

$1,050 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Aged Care Coordinator

$1,500 weekly pay

Aged Care Manager

$1,350 weekly pay

Aged Care Nurse

$1,050 weekly pay

Aged Care Social Worker

$1,736 weekly pay

Aged Care Team Leader

$1,150 weekly pay

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

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.