Allied Health Assistance - Certificate IV

Program Summary: You will gain the skills to provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. Under supervision of an allied health professional you will conduct therapeutic and program related activities in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and/or speech pathology.

Qualification:

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT42507)
This qualification meets the requirements of the Health Training Package (HLT07)
Training Program in Physiotherapy Assistance
Training Program in Occupational Therapy Assistance
Training Program in Speech Pathology Assistance
These qualifications achieve one or more national units of competency from the Health Training Package (HLT07))

Program No:

C4-2J112, SA-2J243, SA2J244, SA-2J245

Campus:

Bruce

Accredited To:

Training Package currently endorsed

Application Method:

REMEMBER! Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the course you have chosen. You have completed an application to enrol ONLY.

Availability:

Student intake offered in Semester 1

Delivery Mode:
Certificate IV 2 semesters full-time (approx. 20 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent
Training Program in Physiotherapy Assistance 1 semester part-time (approx. 6 hours per week)
Training Program in Occupational Therapy Assistance 2 semesters part-time (approx. 7 hours per week)
Training Program in Speech Pathology Assistance 1 semester part-time (approx. 6 hours per week)

Youth Allowance/Austudy: For information on your eligibility, click here

Job Opportunities:
Certificate IV Physiotherapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, speech pathology assistant
Training Program in Physiotherapy Assistance Physiotherapy assistant
Training Program in Occupational Therapy Assistance Occupational therapy assistant
Training Program in Speech Pathology Assistance Speech pathology assistant

Entry Requirements:
Certificate IV You must:
- have an ACT Year 12 or equivalent with a minimum C grade in English
AND
- be able to communicate effectively
AND
- be at least 18 years old in the first year of study
AND
- be able to demonstrate maturity and experience to cope with the academic and professional requirements of the program
AND
- have the ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, for example lifting and other manual handling tasks.
AND
- demonstrate speech pronunciation that does not impede understanding by the client and other health workers.

If you are entering this program as a Trainee under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Australian Apprenticeships Centre (AAC) prior to enrolment.

Training Program in Physiotherapy Assistance
Training Program in Occupational Therapy Assistance
Training Program in Speech Pathology Assistance
You must:
-be currently enrolled in the Certificate IV in Allied Health
OR
- be currently working in an area of allied health assistance

Recognition: For information on having your existing skills and knowledge recognised, click here

Additional Information: BEFORE undertaking any practicum experience you will be required to provide: a completed police check; a Doctor’s certificate (to say you are fit to undertake manual handling); evidence of commencement of full immunisation. You will be required to purchase a uniform of a CIT polo shirt and black long pants with appropriate footwear, to be worn on clinical placement, and equipment including text books to the value of approximately $250. An additional materials fee of $25 applies to this program.

Subjects: To gain the Certificate IV in Allied Health you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

COMM

395

Communication for Health Care

HESC

323

Infection Control for Heath Work

OHSS

439

OHS Processes for Health

HESC

366

Allied Health Client Care

HESC

324

Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context

HLTAP301A

ADMN

179

Use basic medical terminology

BSBMED201A

MGNT

319

Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry

HLTHIR402B

LEGL

137

Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

HLTHIR506B

HESC

367

Allied Health Industry Placement 1

HESC

368

Allied Health Industry Placement 2

HESC

369

Allied Health Industry Placement 3

COMP

350

Computer Operations for Allied Health Workers

Mandatory Electives (complete all subjects in 1 of the following 2 streams)

Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy stream (complete all)

HESC

370

Physiotherapy Exercise Programs

HESC

371

Client Mobility

HESC

342

Surface and Functional Anatomy (Superficial)

PATH

121

Disease Processes

HESC

372

Electrotherapy and Respiratory Support

HESC

374

Rehabilitation and maintenance of client functional status

HESC

381

Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

HLTAH409A

HESC

385

Support the fitting of assistive devices

HLTAH414A

HESC

310

Apply first aid

HLTFA301B

HESC

373

Difficult and Challenging Behaviours

CLER

166

Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBWOR301A

Speech Pathology / Occupational Therapy stream (complete all)

HESC

382

Support the development of speech and communication skills

HLTAH410A

HESC

383

Provide support in dysphagia management

HLTAH411A

HESC

384

Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems

HLTAH412A

HESC

371

Client Mobility

HESC

342

Surface and Functional Anatomy (Superficial)

PATH

121

Disease Processes

HESC

374

Rehabilitation and maintenance of client functional status

HESC

381

Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

HLTAH409A

HESC

385

Support the fitting of assistive devices

HLTAH414A

HESC

310

Apply first aid

HLTFA301B

HESC

373

Difficult and Challenging Behaviours

CLER

166

Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBWOR301A

Subjects: To gain the Training Program in Physiotherapy Assistance you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

HESC

376

Deliver and monitor a client-specific exercise program

HLTAH401A

HESC

377

Assist with physiotherapy treatments and interventions

HLTAH402A

HESC

378

Deliver and monitor exercise program for mobility

HLTAH403A

Subjects: To gain the Training Program in Occupational Therapy Assistance you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

HESC

379

Assist with the rehabilitation of clients

HLTAH407A

HESC

380

Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status

HLTAH408A

HESC

381

Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

HLTAH409A

HESC

385

Support the fitting of assistive devices

HLTAH414A

Subjects: To gain the Training Program in Speech Pathology Assistance you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

HESC

382

Support the development of speech and communication skills

HLTAH410A

HESC

383

Provide support in dysphagia management

HLTAH411A

HESC

384

Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems

HLTAH412A