North Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course covers a broad range of units to provide you with the skills necessary to seek employment as as an allied health assistant (AHA).
You may find employment in both public and private health settings such as hospitals and community rehabilitation, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics, private practices and not for profit organisations.
You will learn how to work with children, adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage, all done with the knowledge of safe work practices, legal and ethical considerations and current industry standards.
Delivery mode
North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Cnr Lord St and, Harold St, Mount Lawley
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
$1,525
$1,525
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 ...
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...
About North Metropolitan TAFE
We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.
We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.
