Allied Health
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.
Applicants may be eligible for funding under the "Skills Victoria - Victorian Training Guarantee". Please check the funding table for eligiblity criteria or contact Mayfield Education Student Services for further information.
Caring for the Feet of the Elderly and People with a Disability – 1 day short course
Problems with the feet may be the first signs of medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and nerve and circulatory disorders. The elderly and people with a disability may require assistance from health professionals and carers in foot care in order to maintain good function and prevent foot problems.
Professional Development Day
Half day short courses - 18 August 2010
Mayfield Education has been delivering quality training courses for AHA's for over 30 years. Mayfield will deliver two professional development sessions. Session One on Foot Care and Footwear and Session Two on Exercising for Falls Prevention a practical session.
Session One: Parkinsons DiseaseThere are many developments in the understanding of this commonly seen disease. What should we be doing in clinical practice to keep abreast of current evidence guiding best practice? As an AHA how can we provide best care to this patient group? An interactive and informative session from a dynamic speaker.
Session Two: Acquired Brain InjuryAn opportunity for AHAs to develop further knowledge about the treatment of patients with Acquired Brain Injury. A practical component builds skills in assisting with a range of exercise interventions used in a contemporary specialised neurological physiotherapy setting.
