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Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) HLT43015

Study Method
Online
Institution
Foundation Education
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • Please note: This is a fee-for-service program
  • Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version with us before 30 October 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Career Advisor on 1300 616 197

Course overview

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) will give you the skills and knowledge to work with occupational therapists, helping patients get back to work, look after themselves and others, and pursue their passions and hobbies.

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Job outcomes

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
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What you'll learn

This course combines online learning with practical work placement to teach you how to:

  • Support allied health practitioners in providing patients with therapeutic and program-related support
  • Assist in developing and maintaining a client’s functional status
  • Help with fitting assistive equipment for patients
  • Work efficiently in a health and community workplace

Recognition

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

Study method

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

Duration study load

  • Up to 12 months
  • 120 hours of practical work placement

Entry requirements

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification
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Assessment

  • Knowledge questions
  • Projects
  • Case Study
  • Quiz
  • Assignment
  • Practical

Subjects

Course Units
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAHA010
Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status
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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 Debitsuccess 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. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About Foundation Education

Foundation Education is one of the few Registered Training Organisations (RTO) in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyle. Since 1999, we’ve been focused on providing excellence in Vocational Education and Training and building partnership networks that drives the quality of graduates across each industry, with our partner RTO, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT). With more than 60 nationally recognised certificate and diploma level courses on offer, the Foundation Education difference means:

  • Flexible Online Study – Our courses are delivered online so you can study whenever and wherever suits you.  This also gives you the flexibility to choose your course length – whether that be the full term of your course or completing your study in as little as six months.
  • Dedicated Student Support – Our industry experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers will support you from enrollment through to graduation.
  • Industry Relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge required to support your career goals.

Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number – 22557)