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There are 3 courses available within the Wollongong area for people who want to become a therapy aide.
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A Certificate III in Health Administration is suitable for students already working as medical receptionists, admissions clerk or wards clerks or individuals seeking roles in hospitals, community health centres or private practices. Students will gain skills important skills including understanding and applying medical terminology, following organisational infection prevention and control procedures as well as working with a diverse range of people. Learn more.
Begin your career in the health sector with the HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the health care workplace and will help you understand medical terminology and the structure of an allied health program. At the same time you’ll learn how to provide a range of therapeutic support services under the guidance of an allied health professional. The course also covers: infection controls, workplace diversity, impact of health conditions, on-the-job safety, falls prevention, healthy body systems, behaviours of concern, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, allied health career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.
Get a support role in allied health care with the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide therapeutic support under the guidance of an allied health professional and allows you to specialise in Movement and Mobility, Nutrition and Dietetic, Communication and Swallowing, Rehabilitation and Reablement, Medical imaging, Psychosocial, or Podiatry. The course covers: medical terminology, behaviours of concern, carer and family relationships, workplace diversity, impact of health conditions, infection controls, direct client care, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, allied health career outcomes, and enrolment opportunities in your area. Learn more.
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To become a therapy aide in Wollongong, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a therapy aide by completing a qualification with Foundation Education (established in 2012) or Medical Administration Training (established in 2004). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
There is one campus within the Wollongong area that provides therapy aide training. This campus is 9999km away from the center of Wollongong. You can also study a therapy aide course through online or distance learning. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
$1,050 weekly pay
Therapy Aide
Physiotherapy
Myotherapist
Physiotherapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Nurse
$1,250 weekly pay
Physiotherapist
$1,630 weekly pay