Foundation Education
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Advance your career with an Allied Health Assistance qualification.
With the health industry booming, there are ample career opportunities if you’re looking to support Allied Health professionals provide care to patients in a range of health, welfare or community settings. The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualification sets you up with the skills and knowledge required to develop a rewarding, hands-on career in the health sector.
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance equips you with a solid understanding of how to assist with Allied Health programming, interpret basic medical terminology and comply with infection prevention and control policies. You’ll also learn the important skill of communicating effectively with Allied Health professionals and patients.
With the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, you’ll learn how to:
- Assist Allied Health professionals
- Follow treatment plans for therapeutic interventions
- Conduct programs under direct, indirect or remote supervision
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
Resources and Equipment
To successfully complete this course, it’s essential that your placement provider has the necessary equipment, resources and/or documentation. For detailed information on these requirements, please submit an enquiry form to obtain a copy of the complete list from a friendly Foundation Education Careers Advisor.
Course Flyer
For detailed course information, please submit an enquiry form to obtain a course flyer and speak with a friendly Foundation Education Careers Advisor.
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 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Education
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.No specific educational prerequisites are required to enrol in this course.
Parental permission
Students under 18 are required to have their enrolment form 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
You’ll be required to complete workplace tasks that involve manual handling and may be required to have certain vaccinations or a medical exemption if requested.
Course fees
Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.
Foundation Education offers multiple payment options to suit your budget and lifestyle.
Our two payment methods include:
- Full fee upfront
- Instalment plans
*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Therapy Aide
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Allied Health Assistant
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Pathology Assistant
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Patient Care Assistant
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Patient Services Assistant
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Physiotherapy Assistant
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Remedial Yoga Therapist
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Nutrition Scientist
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Neuromuscular Therapist
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MRI Technologist
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PET Technologist
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Community Rehabilitation Worker
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Mammographer
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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.
