Mayfield Education
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is a nationally accredited course to the Vocation Education Training (VET) delivered to secondary students (VETDSS) which will enable students to develop the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of healthcare environments as an Allied Health Assistant. It is a VETDSS course, which enables you to complete your VCE with a qualification that can gain you employment.
After completing this qualification, you will be able to provide assistance to allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines. Depending on the setting, work may include following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional in areas such as aged care, disability and other health sectors.
Delivery mode
Mayfield Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Distance
Learn independently with online resources in a flexible and convenient environment.
- 2-10 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East, VIC
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
Therapy Aide
A Therapy Aide supports clients with the delivery of various therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy or speech pathology. You’ll work...
Pathology Assistant
A Pathology Assistant conducts a range of tests in a medical laboratory. You might prepare samples for testing, perform tests and write reports on...
Patient Services Assistant
A Patient Services Assistant helps with patient needs at a hospital or healthcare facility. You might assist patients on arrival or help them with...
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...
Hospital Orderly
A Hospital Orderly assists with patient care and general tasks in a healthcare environment. You might help patients with showering or dressing or m...
Community Rehabilitation Worker
A Community Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence and improve their qual...
Medical Imaging Assistant
A Medical Imaging Assistant operates and maintains equipment such as x-ray machines or scanning equipment. You might perform scans according to the...
Ophthalmic Technician
An Ophthalmic Technician assists eye care professionals in diagnosing and treating visual and eye conditions. You might work in ophthalmology clini...
About Mayfield Education
At Mayfield Education we are committed to assisting students to achieve and learn and thus have the opportunity to advance themselves given their commitment to succeed in their chosen field. We believe that the quality of teaching, the low student to educator ratio resulting in small class sizes and the amount of support given to students undertaking courses is what’s really important. This is what makes the difference.
