Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
This qualification is available in the following locations (subject to change pending availability)
South Melbourne
Dandenong
St Albans
Shepparton
Fawkne
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or NZ citizen
- You will need to be at least 18 years old.
- Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
- May require an Immunisation certificate
- A working with Children Check and in some workplaces, a Police Check, to be accepted into work placement for this qualification
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. 
To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
An Allied Health Assistant has a hands-on role, assisting Allied Health professionals (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist) with the health care plans of their clients. A treatment plan is set out by the Allied Health professional to support the diagnosis of the client/patient. Then the primary role of the Allied Health Assistant is to follow up the treatment plan with the client to assist with their recovery and to support them with their health care to increase mobility, independence and their ability to care for themselves. Work is not limited to hospitals. Allied Health Assistants can also find employment in community health, rehabilitation centres or via home and special needs school visits.
Content
Core units
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems (core)
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status (core)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (core)
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (core)
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care (core)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (core)
- CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance (core)
Elective units
- HLTAHA010 Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status (elective)
- HLTAHA011 Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes (elective)
- HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment (elective)
- HLTAHA005 Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility (elective)
- HLTAHA009 Assist in the rehabilitation of clients (elective)
- HLTAHA004 Support client independence and community participation (elective)
- VU22733 Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk (elective)
- CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs (elective)
- HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program (elective)
- HLTAHA003 Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program (elective)
Careers
- Allied Health Assistant
- Allied Health Worker
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Therapy Assistant
- Allied Health Manager
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Community Rehabilitation Assistant
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
Related courses
The course is ideal for individuals who want to work in the community services industry, delivering support and care for individuals who live with disability.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and client homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance, community participation and well being.
The nationally accredited Diploma of Mental Health will equip you to become a leader in the industry.
Start your career today!
Get in touch to check your eligibility for funding and kickstart your career today.
"*" indicates required fields