SuniTAFE

HLT43021

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and report issues. They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice. 

Delivery mode

SuniTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Work Placement

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of clinical placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Locations
  • 453 Benetook Ave, Mildura

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants must be able to provide a current clear Police Check as part of their application and are responsible for all costs associated. Prior to undertaking practical placement, applicants must be willing to provide a Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check, applicants are responsible for all costs associated. Applicants must be willing to provide proof of their up-to-date immunisation status including Covid-19 to employers to undertake practical placement, if requested. Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $8,954 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
For more information about this course and payment options, please enquire with SuniTAFE.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 16 Months
Estimated fee* $8,954 $0

Career opportunities

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.

Diversional Therapy Assistant

Diversional Therapy Assistants supports Diversional Therapists to run leisure and recreational programs for people living in residential care, or t...

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Entry barriers Low

Speech Pathologist Assistant

A Speech Pathology Assistant works with clients on programs that develop their communication skills. You’ll follow a program prepared by a speech p...

Avg yearly income $67,080
Entry barriers Low

Nutrition Assistant

A Nutrition Assistant provides advice to clients to help them meet their nutritional needs. You’ll work under the guidance of a qualified nutrition...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Occupational Therapy Assistant

An Occupational Therapy Assistant works with individual clients to deliver therapy programs. You'll follow a plan prepared by an occupational thera...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Allied Health Assistant

An Allied Health Assistant works with people using various therapies to help them reach their goals. You might assist people with a disability, eld...

Avg yearly income $66,040
Entry barriers Low

Physiotherapy Assistant

A Physiotherapy Assistant helps to deliver physiotherapy programs to clients with various needs. You’ll work with a physiotherapist to follow a the...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

Community Rehabilitation Worker

A Community Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence and improve their qual...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

About SuniTAFE

Established in 1980, SuniTAFE was the brainchild of a number of local educators, who recognised that access to post-secondary education was integral to the needs of the growing Sunraysia community and regional industry.

Operating since 1996
Legal name Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
RTO code 4693