Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015

Course description

A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 is for students wanting a career delivering therapeutic support to allied health professionals. This certificate gives students hands-on skills to recognise healthy body systems, confirm physical health status, and support people with chronic diseases and dementia.

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43015 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Health Training Package.

Nationally recognised

Yes

Average duration

12 months

Online or Distance

1 provider

On-campus or Workplace

3 providers

Work placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Monitoring

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Problem Sensitivity

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you cannot solve the problem.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Therapy and Counseling

Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counselling and guidance.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title	Avg Salary
Speech Pathologist Assistant	$1,150 weekly pay
Nutritionist	$1,250 weekly pay
Diversional Therapist	$1,150 weekly pay
Diversional Therapy Assistant	$800 weekly pay
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$1,050 weekly pay
Therapy Aide	$1,050 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title	Avg Salary
Care Manager	$1,350 weekly pay
Diabetes Educator	$1,550 weekly pay

Subjects

You will be required to complete a number of units of competencey for this qualifiation. Example units have been provided below but may vary for each provider.

BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgment using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.

CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers. This unit applies to a range of health and community service contexts where workers may communicate face-to-face, in writing or using digital media and work with limited responsibility under direct or indirect supervision.

CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.

HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body. This unit applies to any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes references to client anatomy and physiology.

TLIX4028
Apply knowledge of logistics

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse and apply knowledge of logistics in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures. It includes accessing and interpreting relevant logistics information and applying this information in the workplace.

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Government funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in.

There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding. Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Payment options

Interest free payment plan
Most course providers offer flexible payment options for the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance such as weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly interest-free payments for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront. Enquire with a course provider to find out more.

Benefits of nationally recognised training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning
RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course description

Work placement

Suitable For

Outcomes

Subjects

Government funding

Payment options

Benefits of nationally recognised training

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