Therapy Assistant Courses
A Therapy Assistant supports allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists by assisting with the delivery of therapeutic programs.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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Get qualified to work as a Therapy Assistant with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SHB20216
Duration
7 weeks - 24 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
If you’d like to work in at a modern salon or get prepared for a hairdressing apprenticeship try the Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216). It’s a hands-on qualification (completed over 6-12 months) that will teach you how to greet and prepare clients for their visit to the salon, provide shampoo and basin services, braid hair, and work as part of the salon team. Graduate ready for work as a salon assistant or confidently apply for an apprenticeship.
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7 weeks - 24 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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CHCSS00130
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The CHCSS00130 Individual Support - Disability equips learners to offer person-centred assistance to individuals with disabilities in diverse environments. This encompasses those benefiting from National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans, which finance their care needs. The curriculum was specifically tailored with NDIS considerations in mind, ensuring comprehensive preparation in supporting individuals with disabilities.
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HLT43021
The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Communication and Swallowing Support) prepares individuals to assist speech pathologists in delivering treatment programmes for clients, focusing on communication and swallowing impairments. This qualification equips allied health assistants to support therapeutic and programme-related activities across various settings, including health, aged care, and disability services. They work under the supervision of Allied Health Professionals, either direc...
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Begin a rewarding career in Aboriginal health care, improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Allied health training is designed for students looking for careers supporting physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and other health professionals.
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Learn more about human physiology while empowering your patients to contribute to their own wellbeing through better nutrition, spiritual practices, and lifestyle choices.
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Their duties include preparing equipment, helping clients with exercises, monitoring progress, and providing administrative support. They work in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, aged care facilities, and community health services.
The role requires good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to follow treatment plans under supervision to help improve patients’ physical and mental wellbeing.