Northern Beaches & Mosman College
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities.
This course will enable you to work alongside allied health workers in instigating treatment plans and therapeutic solutions in a range of areas including in aged and disability support, child welfare, youth and family services, housing or multicultural services.
The course will teach you how to assist with allied health programming, effectively communicate with both professionals and patients, interpret basic medical terminology and comply with infection prevention and control policies. Following completion of this course you could find work supporting physios, podiatrists or speech pathologists in a range of settings like hospitals, medical practices, mental health clinics, schools, aged care facilities or in a community health organisation.
Delivery mode
Northern Beaches & Mosman College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
A minimum of 80 hours of unpaid work placement in a care service facility is required (arranged by the student with College support)- level 1/14 William Street, Brookvale NSW 2100, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Current National Police Check (less than 1 year old)
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Check
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Medical Imaging Assistant
A Medical Imaging Assistant operates and maintains equipment such as x-ray machines or scanning equipment. You might perform scans according to the...
Occupational Therapy Assistant
An Occupational Therapy Assistant works with individual clients to deliver therapy programs. You'll follow a plan prepared by an occupational thera...
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 Professional
An Allied Health Professional provides vital support in the healthcare system, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to improve p...
Pathology Assistant
A Pathology Assistant conducts a range of tests in a medical laboratory. You might prepare samples for testing, perform tests and write reports on...
Patient Services Assistant
A Patient Services Assistant helps with patient needs at a hospital or healthcare facility. You might assist patients on arrival or help them with...
Trainee
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...
Physiotherapy Assistant
A Physiotherapy Assistant helps to deliver physiotherapy programs to clients with various needs. You’ll work with a physiotherapist to follow a the...
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
An Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator develops policies and procedures to control infections in a workplace. You’ll identify potential in...
