How to Become An Occupational Therapy Assistant

The HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) offered by Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), gives you the training to start your career in occupational therapy.

If you’re keen to help those affected by illness, injury, accident or ageing to resume everyday activities, then this is the course for you. In this online occupational therapy course, you’ll learn to interpret and apply medical terminology, assist with client movement and rehabilitation, respond to challenging behaviour, undertake case management, and implement infection control policies.

You’ll also develop key management and communication skills to give you a professional edge in the workplace. Students may require a current First Aid Certificate to commence placement at some workplaces.  

Work placement

Students of this course must complete a minimum of 120 hours of work placement.

This Certificate IV will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance equips you with a solid understanding of how to assist with allied health programming, how to interpret basic medical terminology and how to comply with infection prevention and control policies.  You will also learn the important skill of communicating effectively with both professionals and patients.

This course allows you to work alongside allied health workers, implementing treatment plans and therapeutic solutions in a range of areas, including in aged and disability support, child welfare, youth and family services, housing or multicultural services.  With such a diverse range of areas, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas or focus on one that you are most passionate about.

This nationally recognised training qualification in allied health enables you to work in entry level positions across a wide range of positions in the health sector such as Patient Care Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant. These allied health careers will require you to be responsible for providing patient care and encouraging patients to complete specific treatment plans related to injury, illness or disability-related physical issues.  Allied health graduates are required in a range of different health industry settings, including hospitals, medical practices, schools and community health centres.

Work Placement

This course also requires a minimum of 80 hours of work placement with a qualified Allied Health Provider that will be able to supervise the candidate throughout their placement.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Would you like to build a rewarding career assisting occupational therapists to improve the wellbeing of patients? Then the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) (HLT43015) from Foundation Education could be for you.

Occupational therapy assistants play a key role in one of the most rewarding professional pursuits: helping patients live fulfilling and enjoyable lives. In this role, you will aid occupational therapists as they devise programs to help their patients participate fully in life – from working and volunteering to self-care and pursuing their personal interests.

This online course ensures you have the real-world skills and theoretical understanding to thrive in a career as an occupational therapy assistant. You will complete 120 hours of practical work placement alongside online theory (study anytime from anywhere). This combination of hands-on experience and knowledge-based learning will equip you to step confidently into your first job as an occupational therapy assistant.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you are looking to start a successful healthcare career, this HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance dual qualification from Foundation Education can open many doors in this exciting field. By completing this course and becoming a qualified Allied Health Assistant, you will gain all the necessary skills to confidently assist other health care professionals in diagnosing, preventing and treating a range of conditions and illnesses across a wide variety of fields, from physiotherapy and occupational therapy to nutrition and dietetics.

The course is structured in a way that will streamline your studies and allow you to complete both Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications without having to complete additional practical work. Initially you will study units required for completion of Certificate III that will teach you all the basics of allied health work, followed by a Certificate IV course which will give you a more in-depth and specialised understanding of various functions you will perform as an Allied Health Assistant.

You’re required to do at least 120 hours of work placement prior to graduation.

At the completion of the course you will have all the knowledge required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional and you will be able to commence work in a range of health institutions such as hospitals, private practices, community health centres or care homes.

If you are passionate about nutrition and would like to build a career around helping people eat better, maintain their health and prevent certain diseases, then gaining this HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics) dual qualification from Foundation Education could be a great first step. This nationally recognised qualification provides you with general allied assisting knowledge and specialised assisting skills in nutrition and dietetics.

The course is structured in a way that enables you to gain both qualifications as fast as possible by allowing you to combine your practical work placement which is a required part for both courses. Students must complete at least 120 hours of practical placement with a qualified allied health professional.

Initially, you will complete the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance component which will introduce you to the field and give you the basic understanding of allied assistance work. You will then move onto studying the Certificate IV component which will give you a more in-depth understanding of the sector and various roles within it, and focus on your specialty area of nutrition and dietetics without needing to do extra practical work.

Completing this qualification will give you the skills and confidence to excel in the field of allied health, specialising in nutrition and dietetics, and set you up for a rewarding and secure career in the field of healthcare.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

If you have a passion for improving people’s quality of life and would like to commence a highly rewarding career in healthcare, then this HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) dual qualification from Foundation Education could be a great way to get started. Completing this course will make you a fully qualified Allied Health Assistant, allowing you to work in many different healthcare fields, as well as giving you specialised knowledge in the area of occupational therapy, giving you crucial skills needed to assist individuals or groups to live better by helping them engage in meaningful activities that can help their recuperation from illness, injury or accident.

The course is specially structured a way that will help you finish your studies sooner by combining the practical work component of both qualifications. Initially, you will study subjects required for the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance qualification which will teach you all the crucial industry basics. This is followed by a more comprehensive Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) course which will give you a higher degree of knowledge and allow you to specialise in occupational therapy. On completion, you will be able to follow treatment plans for therapeutic interventions, or conduct treatment programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional.

Becoming an Allied Health Assistant will provide you with a rewarding, well paid and a secure career in this growing field of healthcare.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Please note – this course is available to Western Australian residents only.

If you are a good communicator, enjoy working with people and are considering a career in the health industry, then this nationally recognised HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance qualification from Industry Skills Training could be a great choice for you.

With an ever-increasing focus on personal health, demand for services of Allied Health practitioners such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, optometrists, audiologists, osteopaths, pharmacists and similar are on the increase. The HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance qualification from Industry Skills Training will equip you with all the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform confidently in entry-level roles across a wide range of Allied Health practices. You will learn things such as how to effectively communicate and work in health or community services, interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately, assist with implementation of  Allied Health programs, facilitate individual service planning and delivery and how to work with people with mental health issues.

Note: This course is available for Government Funding through the Jobs & Skills WA Work Readiness program and 100% discount is available through the Free in ’23 (extended into ’24) scheme for eligible students. Enquire now to find out if you qualify. This course is NOT available to people on 500 or 600 visas.