IHNA considers you as a ‘domestic’ student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa.
This course is not accepting international students now!
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As the human population grows in size and healthcare demands increase, we have to adapt our allied health practices to support the function of the healthcare industry.
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is a professional accreditation that focuses on the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals.
Because this work requires support and judgement, our approach to teaching will prepare you to confidently identify client circumstances that need additional input from the allied health professional. Your learning will blend theoretical with relevant practical knowledge so that you’re ready to enter the healthcare industry.
| Course Duration : | 6 Months |
| AQF Level : | 4 |
| Mode of Delivery : | Blended |
| Delivery Locations : | Melbourne |
| Professional Experience Placement (PEP): |
120 Hours |
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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.
18 units are required for award of this qualification including:
| 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 |
| 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:
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
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| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
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We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
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The course is delivered in a blended form, which means theory will be delivered online with on-campus simulation based training and assessment and workplace based professional experience placement.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the units of this qualification. 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.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, applicants should demonstrate ability to perform tasks as required by the industry.
*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.
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.
Note: Where a student breaches any of these requirements, they could be excluded from their practical placements which may result in unsuccessful completion of the course
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:
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.
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.
L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.
When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.
Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:
Recognition of Prior Learning application:
Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.
This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.
Showcase/Professional L Portfolios
These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.
Learning Portfolios
These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.
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IHNA is widely known for its innovative learning and teaching approach, used for vocational and higher education in health care fields. All courses of IHNA are closely aligned with health care industries/market requirements so that what you will learn from IHNA today it will prepare you to become a leader in the specific industries tomorrow. Also, IHNA reflects Australia’s multicultural diversity, with eight campuses in Australia and one campus in India.
IHNA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
