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HLT33021, HLT40321

Certificate III and Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Study Method Online
Institution Foundation Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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  • This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.

Course overview

Turn your passion for helping people into a career in Allied Health Assisting.

If you’re ready to advance your career in healthcare support, the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and HLT40321 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance bundled offering sets you up with industry-relevant training to support Allied Health professionals in the delivery and implementation of patient care programs.

  • Already working in the health sector? Advance your career with a dual qualification to broaden your career opportunities in healthcare.
  • Looking to kick-start your career? Gain hands-on practical experience complemented with theoretical knowledge to start your journey as an Allied Health Assistant.
  • Looking to change careers? Join an industry with high demand for qualified support roles with two nationally recognised qualifications in this bundled offering.

Job outcomes

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Therapy Assistant
  • Physiotherapy Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Nutrition and Dietetics Assistant
  • Speech Pathology Assistant

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What you'll learn

  • Recognising the impact of health conditions
  • Interpreting and applying medical terminology appropriately
  • Engaging with clinical supervision and delegation
  • Delivering and monitoring physical or therapy programs

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Up to 24 months
  • Complete one course unit approximately every 5 weeks to graduate in 24 months

Entry requirements

No specific educational prerequisites are required to enrol in this course.

Minimum Age

  • Students under the age of 18 years require the signed consent of a parent or guardian to enrol in this qualification

Residency Status

  • You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent or have the right to study in Australia other than a Student Visa

Computer Requirements

In order to complete the online part of the course you will need regular access to the following:

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome and Firefox are recommended browsers and have Javascript enabled
  • MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)

External Requirements

  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed with an external provider.

Work Placement

  • Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements

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Course features

  • Personalised career advice: Our team of Australian-based Careers Advisors can support you with pre-enrolment enquiries through personalised phone consultations
  • Dedicated support officers: Our expansive team of Support Officers can assist you with general enquiries relating to your course
  • Learning support services: We offer a range of learning support services including individual support plans and learner guides delivered in alternative formats

Work placement

In this bundled offering, you’ll be required to complete 240 hours of mandatory placement under the supervision of a qualified workplace supervisor in an Allied Health workplace:

  • 120 hours to be completed under the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance; followed by
  • 120 hours to be completed under the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.

Primary workplace supervisor requirements

  • Be an Allied Health professional currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Secondary workplace supervisor requirements:

  • Option 1: Hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance qualification or higher, and have at least 12 months of full-time experience working as an Allied Health Assistant within the last three years (or the part-time equivalent of 12 months of full-time experience)
  • Option 2: Demonstrate that they have worked as an Allied Health Assistant for at least three years (or the part-time equivalent of three years’ full-time experience over the past five years). You’ll be responsible for sourcing an appropriate work placement host employer/s. Foundation Education may provide support and guidance to identify work placement opportunities

Work placement logbook

You’ll be required to record your hours performing real and simulated tasks in a workplace environment in a logbook. The logbook must be submitted via our online learning management platform.

Assessment

  • Quizzes
  • Knowledge Questions
  • Case Studies
  • Workplace Observations and Assessments

Subjects

Course Units
HLTAID011Provide first aid
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTAHA027Assist with an allied health program
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCDIV001Provide first aid (must be completed with an external provider)
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Payment options

Foundation Education offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)
  • Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debit success on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. The weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About Foundation Education

Foundation Education provides students with access to quality vocational education alongside their sister brand, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), and a robust network of industry partners all around Australia.

With courses designed by industry experts, students gain the knowledge and experience to graduate with job-ready skills that employers seek. Plus, students can learn at their own pace and place through flexible online study.

Offering a wide range of Certificate and Diploma-level courses across Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more, Foundation Education has a vocational study option to take you where you want to go.

The Foundation Education difference means:

  • Flexible Online Study – Students can complete the theoretical component of courses online at their own pace.
  • Industry Relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to provide students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to graduate job-ready.
  • Dedicated Student Support – Our industry-experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers can support students from enrolment through to graduation.
  • National Recognised Training – Every Certificate and Diploma offered is nationally recognised and accredited, meeting established industry needs and national quality assurance requirements.

Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #22557)

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