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.
Core units
- Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry (HLTHIR402C)
- Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements (HLTHIR506C)
- Contribute to OHS processes (HLTOHS300B)
- Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures (HLTIN403C)
Mandatory Elective units
Physiotherapy mandatory elective unit group
- Deliver and monitor a client-specific exercise program (HLTAH401B)
- Assist with physiotherapy treatments and interventions (HLTAH402B)
- Deliver and monitor exercise program for mobility (HLTAH403B)
- Assist with the rehabilitation of clients (HLTAH407B)
- Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status (HLTAH408B)
- Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes (HLTAH409B)
- Support the fitting of assistive devices (HLTAH414B)
Selected Elective units
- Support the development of speech and communication skills (HLTAH410B)
- Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour (HLTCSD306C)
Other Required units
- Assist with an allied health program (HLTAH301B)
- Comply with infection control policies and procedures (HLTIN301C)
- Maintain high standard of client service (HLTCSD201C)
- Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately (BSBMED301B)
- Communicate and work effectively in health (HLTHIR301B)
- Assist with client movement (HLTCSD305C)
- Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context (HLTAP301B)
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 16 February 2012
16, 17 February; 1, 2, 15, 16, 29, 30 March; 12, 13, 26, 27 April; 10, 11, 24, 25 May; 7, 8, 28, 29 June; 12, 13, 26, 27 July; 9, 10 August; 15, 16 November 2012
Intake 2: Commencing 16 August 2012
16, 17, 30, 31 August;
13, 14, 27, 28 September; 11, 12, 25, 26 October; 8, 9, 22, 23 November; 13, 14 December 2012; plus 10 days in 2013
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 rehabilitation. Some credit may be granted towards tertiary studies in an Allied Health field.
Fee
Funded Fee: $1,953.
Plus Materials Fee: $116.00
Full Fee: $4,200
Materials Fee: $116
Fee instalment plans may be negotiated with students depending on individual circumstances.
Applicants who are upskilling will be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the Funded Courses tab for eligiblity criteria.
This course can also be undertaken as a traineehsip. Please refer to the Mayfield Traineeship tab for further information about eligibility and funding options through Skills Victorian Training Guarantee.
For further information contact Mayfield Education Student Services.
Closing Date
Three weeks prior to course commencement. Late applications may be considered.
LocationHawthorn campus. Some topics will be delivered at the Caulfield campus.
