HLT43021 – Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance equips individuals with the skills to support allied health professionals in delivering therapeutic care to clients. This course covers vital areas such as conducting therapeutic programs, assisting with rehabilitation, and working with various patients. Graduates are prepared for roles such as Allied Health Assistants, providing vital support in health settings like hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and community clinics.

• Flexible Learning: Online theory classes with on-campus simulation workshops.
• Guaranteed Placement: Gain hands-on experience with professional placements.
• Monthly Intakes: New Batches Starting Every Month
• Comprehensive Student Support: 24/7 access to resources, personalised guidance, and career support.
• Industry Connections: Network with healthcare leaders and gain real-world exposure.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train with the latest equipment in modern learning environments

18 units are required for award of this qualification including:

• 10 core units
• 8 elective units

CORE UNITS

BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
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

CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
HLTAHA029	Support independence and community participation
HLTAHA031	Assist in rehabilitation programs
HLTAHA033	Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
HLTAHA044	Work within a community rehabilitation environment
BSBMED303	Maintain patient records
CHCAGE007	Recognise and report risk of falls
HLTADM008	Administer and coordinate Telehealth services

With the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

• Occupational Assistant
• Nutrition Assistant
• Diversional Therapy Assistant
• Speech pathology assistant
• Allied Health Assistant
• Therapy Assistant
• Physiotherapy Assistant

Melbourne Campus

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• Heidelberg
• Melbourne CBD

BLENDED

Blended: online real time theory tutorials with on campus skills training in a simulation environment)

The course is provided through blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 1108 hours including:

• Theory, tutorials, simulations, and formative activities (600 hours)
• Summative assessment (180 hours)
• Professional experience placement (PEP) (120 hours)
• Self-learning (208 hours)

Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured learning as assigned.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of the units of this qualification.IHNA Guarantees Professional Experience Placement for all its student studying Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Students will commence the 120 hours of placement (PEP) upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA). During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.

Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.

An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.

Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.

IHNA Admission Requirements

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 course or equivalent.

^*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.

Digital Literacy

• Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
• Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
• Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements
• Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. Before students are allowed to contact with minors, students need to obtain a WWCC check.

(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.

Credit Transfer(CT)

We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.

If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.

1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course page.
2. Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
3. Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
4. Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.