Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT42507)
Allied Health Assistants work directly with clients to implement allied health programs. They may work under the supervision of physiotherapists, dieticians, podiatrists, speech therapists and occupational therapists.
Entry Criteria
This is an open entry program of study. Participants need to be able to read, write and communicate in English to a level required to do the job.
Training Program
Including all pre-requisite and co-requisite units. This qualification includes the mandatory elective skill set in Physiotherapy and the mandatory elective skill set in Occupational Therapy, in addition to providing an introduction to speech pathology.
Compulsory units
• Assist with an allied health program (HLTAH301A)
• Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work (HLTIN301A)
• Maintain high standard of client service (HLTCSD201B)
• Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
• Communicate and work effectively in health (HLTHIR301A)
• Assist with client movement (HLTCSD305B)
• Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (HLTAP301A)
• Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry (HLTHIR402B)
• Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements (HLTHIR506B)
• Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300A)
• Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures (HLTIN403B)
On completion, participants will be able to:
• Provide assistance to allied health professionals as directed in order to meet patient/client needs and deliver therapy programs relevant to that profession
• Apply specialised knowledge and skills required for the delivery of therapy programs to both individuals and groups across a variety of settings
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between organisations responsible for the delivery of health care services
• Develop effective workplace relationships and contribute to work group activities
• Communicate clearly with staff and clients
• Explain the key issues facing clients and their carers in the community
• Comply with occupational health and safety and infection control policies and procedures
Delivery
• 28 days at Mayfield from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• 480 hours of structured off-site learning in your own time
• 180 hours of clinical experience arranged with assistance from Mayfield
Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 25 February 2010
25, 26 February; 11, 12, 25, 26 March; 22, 23 April; 6, 7, 20, 21 May; 3, 4, 17, 18 June; 1, 2, 15, 16, 29, 30 July; 12, 13, 26, 27 August; 18, 19 November
Intake 2: Commencing 19 August 2010
19, 20 August; 2, 3, 16, 17, 30 September; 1, 14, 15, 28, 29 October; 11, 12, 25, 26, November; 9, 10 December (additional 10 days in 2011, check website for updates)
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. There are continuous assessment tasks throughout the course which have been designed to consolidate core knowledge and skill prior to final assessment. Tasks include practical exercises, written tests and completion of learning workbooks. Final competency assessment occurs in the workplace.
Award
Nationally Recognised Certificate (including the mandatory elective skill sets in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy).
Learning Pathway
Additional units may be undertaken to complete the requirements for speech pathology assisting or podiatry assisting. Some credit may be granted towards tertiary studies in an Allied Health field.
Fee
$3,297 plus $105 materials fee
Closing Date
Intake 1: 18 December 2009
Intake 2: 2 July 2010
Late applications may be considered.
LocationHawthorn campus. Some topics will be delivered at the Caulfield campus.
