Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – HLT43021

Study Outcomes

Career Pathways

People completing the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (both theoretical and practical components) can look for employment in medical imaging assistant, occupational therapy assistant, physiotherapy assistant, allied health assistant. This qualification is an entry level into health services and may lead into Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistant or Enrolled Nursing, as an introduction to the profession of Nursing.

Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and report issues.

Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote, and must occur within the organisational requirements, according to the individual Allied Health Assistant's scope of practice and experience.

They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice.

Course subjects

18 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including:

10 core units

8 elective units, consisting of

at least 6 units, from the electives listed below, at least 4 of these units must be coded HLTAHA.

Compulsory Units
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriate
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS036	Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAHA027	Assist with an allied health program
HLTAHA047	Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
HLTAHA049	recognise impact of health conditions
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units
Group A electives - MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY SUPPORT specialisation
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
HLTAHA028	Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
HLTAHA032	Support maintenance of functional status
HLTAHA037	Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program
HLTAHA038	Support the use of orthoses or protheses
Group B electives - NUTRITION AND DIETETIC SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA039	Assist in the development of meals adn menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
HLTAHA040	Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAHA041	Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing
HLTAHA042	Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
HLTAHA043	Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education
Group C electives - COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA034	Support the development of speech and communication skills
HLTAHA035	Provide support in dysphagia management
HLTAHA036	Asisst and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Group D electives - REHABILITATION AND REABLEMENT SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA029	Support independence and community participation
HLTAHA031	Assist in rehabilitation programs
HLTAHA033	Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
HLTAHA038	Support the use of orthoses or protheses
HLTAHA044	Work within a community rehabilitation environment
Group E electives - MEDICAL IMAGING SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA045	Assist management of people in medical imaging
HLTAHA046	Support the medical imaging professional
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Group F electives - PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT specialisation
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAHA052	Assit with social work
Group G electives - PODIATRY SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA030	Assist with basic foot care
HLTAHA050	Assist with podiatry exercise
HLTAHA051	Assist with podiatric procedures
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Credit Transfer (CT) and National Recognition

Prior to commencing the program any learning achieved through formal education and training (credit transfer) or, any learning achieved outside the formal education and training system (RPL) or, recognition of AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by training organisations registered in any Australian jurisdiction will be reviewed and granted as deemed applicable by the course coordinator.

RPL is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning to determine the equivalent competency outcomes.

CT is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications

Credit will be transferred for prior successful completion of units of competency.

You can apply for RPL or CT by arranging an interview with the Course Coordinator. This is best discussed on enrolment with the course coordinator so your individual plan of training can be adjusted prior to commencing.

Industry Placements

This course is industry based training and therefore participants of this course who are not employed within the industry, are required to undertake four (4) weeks full time unpaid placement hours. This will be arranged by your Course Coordinator with a local Industry provider.

A current Police Check and Ochre Card (issued by SAFE NT) are necessary to permit placement and/or on-the-job training and assessment to be conducted. This indicates your suitability to work in this industry.

Up to date vaccinations are required for placement within the NT hospitals only and are recommended for all other services. The current list of required vaccinations are: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Tetanus / Diphtheria and Influenza (annually).

Travel and accommodation, where required for placement, is at cost to the student.

NB: several units require industry placement to demonstrate safe and competent practise therefore it must be understood this is not a theory based qualification.

Training and assessment arrangements

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess functional written and spoken English. No other prerequisite applies to this Course.

The classroom sessions will be four (4) hours per week over the course of up to twenty-eight (28) weeks, with optional blended learning, followed by the four (4) week work placement. Students should allow home study of a minimum of six (6) hours per week for the course duration. The Unit Delivery and Assessment Plan indicating the type and frequency of assessment, performance criteria and academic guides, will be provided at start of term.

The delivery schedule is subject to change if students are a cohort from industry and the schedule will be negotiated prior to enrolment.

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Course fee and Text Books

This course may be subsidised by the Northern Territory Government. All candidates will need to cover the cost of materials and student services ie admission fee, text books and uniforms. Please contact us to check the availability of subsidies and your eligibility.

Full fee paying course fee: $4,800.00
RPL Fee: $7.50 per nominal hour eg a unit may be 20 hours therefore the cost for RPL of that unit is $150.00.

An upfront payment of $1,400 is required prior to your commencement of the course. This payment includes the non-refundable admission fee of $150.00. Students will then be required to agree to a formal payment schedule for the duration of the course. Please note fees do apply depending on the payment option you select.

FOX Education offers a pay as go service. Fees are payable through direct bank deposits or at our Offices. All fees must be paid before a Certificate or Statement of Attainment is issued.

All fees must be paid before a Certificate or Statement of Attainment is issued.

Text Books

Students are required to purchase a text book for this course at a cost of approximately $120.00. The details of the text will be provided to all students at orientation as the text may change from year to year.

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