GOTAFE

HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program-related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and reporting issues.

They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice.

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 152-200 Fryers Street, Shepparton
  • 27 Docker Street, Wangaratta

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

GOTAFE entry requirements

Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.

Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.

Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your traineeship contract prior to applying for this course.

Technology Requirements:

  • National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes (check not less than 6 months old at the time of commencement of placement)
  • Working with Children Check (Volunteer - with at least 1 year before expiry)
  • Students may also be required to have the NDIS screening check, depending on the host employers for placement.
  • A GOTAFE Polo shirt, available to purchase at induction.

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Varicella (chicken pox)
  • Triple Antigen - tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
  • Hepatitis B (may have Hepatitis A)
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Influenza
  • Covid -19
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $20,815 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$20,815
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$20,815
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with GOTAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $20,815 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.

Diversional Therapy Assistant

Diversional Therapy Assistants supports Diversional Therapists to run leisure and recreational programs for people living in residential care, or t...

Avg yearly income $52,936
Entry barriers Low

Speech Pathologist Assistant

A Speech Pathology Assistant works with clients on programs that develop their communication skills. You’ll follow a program prepared by a speech p...

Avg yearly income $67,080
Entry barriers Low

Nutrition Assistant

A Nutrition Assistant provides advice to clients to help them meet their nutritional needs. You’ll work under the guidance of a qualified nutrition...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Therapy Aide

A Therapy Aide supports clients with the delivery of various therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll work...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

Allied Health Professional

An Allied Health Professional provides vital support in the healthcare system, working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to improve p...

Avg yearly income $74,464
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $66,040
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $54,912
Entry barriers Low

Patient Care Assistant

A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $58,136
Entry barriers Low

Ward Assistant

A Ward Assistant provides help to patients and healthcare staff in a hospital ward. You might assist with the transport of patients or equipment or...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

About GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.