Health Industry Training
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Australia has more than 90,000 allied health professionals, who work alongside doctors and nurses to provide optimum health care for all Australians.
Allied Health Assistants work under the direction of professional staff such as doctors, social workers, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, diversional therapists, home economists and nurses. They assist senior staff by visiting clients, preparing written and verbal reports, and helping with personal care that clients or carers may not be able to undertake.
Our ageing population and the increased focus on primary health care means that roles associated with allied health will continue to increase. This will potentially include multi-specialty practice or multidisciplinary teams operating within primary care involving allied health and medical practitioners, and increased establishment/uptake of roles and training for allied health assistants.
Delivery mode
Health Industry Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
It is compulsory for students to undertake 80 hours of practical placement for the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- National Criminal History Clearance
- Immunisations and screening
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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...
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