Canberra Institute of Technology
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 report issues.
Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual allied health assistant’s scope of practice and experience.
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
Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Mandatory industry placement of minimum 120 hours required- 35 Vowels Crescent, Bruce
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- National Police Check
- Working With Vulnerable People Check
- Evidence of immunity to specific conditions
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
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Nutrition Assistant
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Therapy Aide
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Allied Health Professional
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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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Ward 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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General Practice Nurse
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MRI Technologist
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Mammographer
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