QUALIFICATION

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance


National Code: HLT43021
TAFE SA Code: TP01388


Description

This course is suitable for workers who provide therapeutic and program-related support to allied health professionals. The allied health assistant conducts therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional. Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisation requirements.

Duration
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18 months 

Part Time

Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.


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Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
The majority of the delivery and assessment of this course will be at TAFE SA Regency Campus however, there are two core units that will be delivered at TAFE SA Adelaide City Campus, due to the skills lab requirements for delivery and assessment of these units.

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 18 month course
Subsidised
$1,811
$5,433
Concession
$1,294
$3,881
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
Full Fee
$2,398
$7,193

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes

    Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Speech Pathology Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Allied Health Assistant.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43021)
    Skills covered include communication, working with diverse people, legal and ethical compliance, healthy body systems, medical terminology and workplace safety. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 10 core units and 8 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings
  • Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 35
    Assist with an allied health program 80
    Engage with clinical supervision and delegation 70
    Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 120
    Follow safe work practices for direct client care 25
    Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 60
    Recognise impact of health conditions 100
    Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 20
    Support relationships with carer and family 70
    Work with diverse people 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Assist in rehabilitation programs 95
    Assist with movement 25
    Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes 65
    Deliver and monitor physical and manual therapy programs 120
    Identify and report abuse 70
    Recognise and report risk of falls 30
    Support Independence and community participation 75
    Support maintenance of functional status 95
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