Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Work alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists in a dynamic allied health team making a real difference in people’s lives

Course code

HLT43021

Delivery location

Berwick, Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 1 year.

Start dates

30 January, 15 July

• Read more about this course

  Experienced and passionate teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which focuses on preparing you for further study in your area of interest.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to entry level employment in the allied health field.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is one of the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Physical:
  • Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course
  • Stand and / or walk for prolonged periods (>30 minutes) of time when working within a care role,
  • Lift and or assist in the movement / of a patient(s) of varying size and capacity
  • Provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, carrying cleaning products of varying weights including buckets, cleaning agents and other pieces of equipment between locations and ability to operate a step ladder safely.
  Cognitive:
  • Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
  • Ability to take and provide structured critical feedback as well as follow basic instructions both written and verbal.
  • Learners must instill sound bedside manners including personal hygiene and general sense for infection control and general WHS practices
  • Learners must have basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions
  • Ability to utilise industry based online platforms and or patient management software
  Emotional:
  • Emotional flexibility and stability to cater for varying patient needs and the ability to handle general stressors (meeting deadlines, managing expectations, task management, etc.)
  
  All students entering this course must obtain the following prior to practical placement:
  • Clear National Police Check
  • A Working with Children’s Check
  • Immunisation record
  
  Core skills required for this course: literacy and numeracy range from levels one to three.
  
  Physical: (Consider practical and physical requirements of the job role or requirements of core units, i.e. if First Aid is core, student must be physically capable of sustaining CPR for two minutes, or hairdressers need to stand for long periods of time.
  
  Experience: (i.e. for Workplace cohorts, they must be employed, or set a minimum no of years’ experience in a role to be eligible for the intensive program/cohort, must produce a portfolio/interview) or students might need to have advanced skills in excel etc.
  
  Industry: (Specify any specific traits or requirements identified as required by industry through the process of industry engagement i.e. must have strong oral communication skills in aged care or health courses, additional hours of placement required for ACWA accreditation)

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  HLTAHA031	Assist in rehabilitation programs
  HLTAHA027	Assist with an allied health program
  CHCCCS002	Assist with movement.
  CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
  CHCCCS005	Conduct individual assessments
  HLTAHA028	Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
  HLTAHA047	Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
  CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care
  BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately.
  HLTAHA049	Recognise impact of health conditions
  CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern.
  HLTAHA029	Support independence and community participation
  CHCCCS036	Support relationships with carer and family
  HLTAHA044	Work within a community rehabilitation environment
  HLTAHA032	Support maintenance of functional status
  CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people.

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  Possible job outcome	allied health assistant

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

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• Admission requirements

  All applicants are required to complete BSKB and must obtain exit level 3 in both literacy and numeracy (working at level 4), Applicants are required to have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent, Please note: Students need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check and immunisations to undertake practical placement., students must be 18 years old prior to commencing practical placement (4th term of respective enrolment), Students need to be able to complete manual tasks associated with therapy assistance and should have a proficient level of physical fitness to be able to complete the course

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$886	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$4,427	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$20,446	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$130	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.