Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

HLT43021

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online, Workplace

Outcomes

Allied Health Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Therapy Assistant

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Qualification

Certificate IV

Awarded By

Open Colleges

Duration

Self-paced - maximum of 24 months

Start Date

Start Anytime

Payment Option

Fee For Service, Payment plan, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

Open Colleges offers flexible payment models to help make studying more affordable.

Choose to pay upfront and save 30% on course fees.

Pay in instalments and save 11%.

PLEASE NOTE: Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding.

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance offered by Open Colleges is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to support healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. In addition, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

This nationally recognised qualification prepares individuals to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients facing various health challenges, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. Students will engage in practical learning experiences that cover a range of topics, including safe work practices, medical terminology, and the principles of infection control, ensuring they are well-prepared for a rewarding career in the allied health sector.

Throughout the course, participants will develop a versatile skill set that includes facilitating the empowerment of individuals receiving support, promoting independence, and understanding the impact of health conditions. The program is structured to allow for flexible study, enabling students to balance their education with other commitments. With no exams and a focus on practical assessments, learners can progress at their own pace while gaining valuable insights into the healthcare environment. Enquire to learn more.

160 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Eligibility

There are no formal educational requirements for this course.

However, you will need to:

Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to work independently and initiate and use support from a range of established resources
Be able to identify relevant information from a range of written texts, e.g. identifying specific information in an online course handbook or locating information on the internet
Complete a range of formatted texts, e.g. an incident report form
Read and discuss data from simple charts or tables provided

(These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully achieve and ACSF Level 3 or have previously completed a Certificate III level qualification.)

And have:

Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet
Access to Microsoft office or equivalent
Basic computing skills including the ability to make a short video.

During this course you will be required to record video and/or audio role plays, so you will need to find 1-2 other people to participate.

Equipment and tools:

You may need to have access to specific tools and equipment for this course. Please enquire for details.

Work placement

You will need to be 18 years of age at the time of work placement
Your host organisation may require you to provide an up-to-date immunisation history prior to the commencement.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance course, the subjects that may be studied include:

CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED303 – Maintain patient records
CHCMHS001 – Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTAHA027 – Assist with an allied health program
HLTAHA049 – Recognise impact of health conditions
HLTAHA044 – Work within a community rehabilitation environment
HLTAHA031 – Assist in rehabilitation programs
HLTAHA032 – Support maintenance of functional status
HLTAHA029 – Support independence and community participation
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAHA047 – Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

160 hours of work placement are also required, consisting of 40 hours workplace learning and 120 hours workplace assessment. Finding work placement is easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Why study with Open Colleges

Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they’re now one of Australia’s leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they’ve helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers. When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists. Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

Student Support

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance from Open Colleges.

This qualification opens doors to a rewarding career in the allied health sector, equipping students with essential skills to assist healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Graduates can expect to pursue roles such as Therapy Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Allied Health Assistant, contributing significantly to the well-being of individuals in need of support.

Additionally, the course offers nationally recognised accreditation, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the workforce. With flexible study options and no exams, students can balance their education with personal and professional commitments, making it an ideal choice for those looking to advance their careers in health and community services.

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