Foundation Education
Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)If you’re ready to advance your career in healthcare support, the HLT33021 and HLT40321 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualifications set you up with industry-relevant training to support Allied Health professionals in the delivery and implementation of patient care programs.
Through this qualification, you’ll gain specialist training across a variety of Allied Health disciplines so that you can progress your career supporting Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, and more. Your working life can be as varied and stimulating as you want it to be.
Delivery mode
Foundation Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
120 hours
In this bundled offering, you'll be required to complete 240 hours of mandatory placement under the supervision of a qualified workplace supervisor in an Allied Health workplace:
- 120 hours to be completed under the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance; followed by
- 120 hours to be completed under the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
Workplace supervisor requirements
You’ll be required to perform tasks under the direction of a qualified Primary or Secondary workplace supervisor. The supervisor must meet the following criteria:
- Primary workplace supervisor requirements
- Be an Allied Health professional currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or the Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) for self-regulated Allied Health professionals.
- Secondary workplace supervisor requirements
- Option 1: Hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualification or higher, and have at least 12 months of full-time experience working as an Allied Health Assistant within the last three years (or the part-time equivalent of 12 months of full-time experience)
- Option 2: Demonstrate that they have worked as an Allied Health Assistant for at least three years (or the part-time equivalent of three years’ full-time experience over the past five years). You’ll be responsible for sourcing an appropriate work placement host employer/s. Foundation Education may provide support and guidance to identify work placement opportunities
Work placement logbook
You’ll be required to record your hours performing real and simulated tasks in a workplace environment in a logbook. The logbook must be submitted via our online learning management platform.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Education
No specific educational prerequisites are required to enrol in this course.
Pre-screening
Foundation Education uses LLN Robot to pre- screen you before enrolment across five core skills including literacy, numeracy, oral communication, learning and reading.
Parental permission
If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.
Residency status
You will need to be a permanent Australian resident (or equivalent) or have the right to study in Australia other than a Student Visa.
External requirements
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed with an external provider.
Physical capabilities
Reasonable physical capability is required to complete this course. Physical activities required for the practical components of this course include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting clients with mobility and therapeutic activities
- Performing manual handling tasks
- Using, maintaining and returning therapy equipment to storage after use
You may also be required to have certain vaccinations or medical exemptions depending on the Allied Health workplace, which will be at your own expense.
Recognition of prior learning
We offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as an option for those who have gained relevant skills and knowledge through prior experience or training. If you believe you may be eligible, please contact our Career Advisor to discuss the RPL process and how it can be applied to your studies.
Please note: While RPL allows you to gain credit for existing knowledge and skills, it is not necessarily less work than the standard study method. The RPL process requires you to demonstrate your competencies through rigorous assessment, which may involve providing evidence, completing 3rd party observation checklist, knowledge questions, and/or attending competency call (for certaingovernment funded enrolments).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
Therapy Aide
A Therapy Aide supports clients with the delivery of various therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll work...
Allied Health Assistant
An Allied Health Assistant works with people using various therapies to help them reach their goals. You might assist people with a disability, eld...
Allied Health Professional
An Allied Health Professional provides vital support in the healthcare system, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to improve p...
About Foundation Education
We are one of the few Registered Training Organisations in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyles. We provide excellence in Vocational Education and Training and have an established partnership network that drives the quality of graduates across each industry.
Foundation Education RTO 22557.
