TAFE NSW
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Support allied health professionals to provide therapeutic and program-related support to clients in healthcare settings. Become an allied health assistant and learn specialisation topics like rehab and reablement, movement and mobility, communication and swallowing, and nutrition and dietetics.
Delivery mode
TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 32 Victoria Road, Macquarie Fields
- Coleman Streets, Wagga Wagga
- Cnr Showground and Green Roads, Castle Hill
- Poole Street, Albury
- 1 Hanging Rock Pl, Batemans Bay
- 33 Barrack Street, Bega
- 119 Mackay Street, Cootamundra
- View Streets, Goulburn
- Neville Place, Griffith
- 2857 Princes Highway, Moruya
- Kirkham Street, Moss Vale
- 12-44 OConnell St, Kingswood
- 60 Beinda Street Bomaderry
- 11 College Avenue Oak Flats
- 213 Pacific Highway, St Leonards
- 160-180 Kitchener Road, Temora
- Howick Streets, Tumut
- 156 Green Street, Ulladulla
- Coolamon Road, Wagga Wagga
- Foleys Lane, North Wollongong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Communication and Swallowing Support) as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol in the course as a trainee you must:
- Be in relevant employment as this course is delivered in the workplace
- Have a signed traineeship contract
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
- A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Vaccination and health screenings
- Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
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About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.
