Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43015)
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program-related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional. Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisation requirements. The worker is required to identify client circumstances that need additional input from the allied health professional. The worker may be engaged to work in a specialty area or work generically across the organisation in the delivery of allied health assistance services. The worker, in conjunction with the allied health professional, may have responsibility for supervising other allied health assistance workers.
Practical placement is a mandatory requirement for some of the units chosen for the Certificate Allied Health qualification.
Students must complete 120 hours of work-related practical placement.
This practical placement will not only assist in developing work-ready skills but will also help to consolidate the skills and knowledge for some units.
This course is offered as a full-fee paying course (or with a discounted rate for ONCALL staff) or through the Australian Government's Skills First Funding.
To find out if you meet the eligibility requirements please click here:
www.skills.vic.gov.au/s/how-to-check-your-eligibility
If you are eligible for funding, ONCALL will work through the process with you.
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Skills First Funded Fee
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Full Fee
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*Staff Fee
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$0 |
$4,800 |
$3,200 |
*(Discount applies to staff of ONCALL and partner organisations)
| National Code | HLT43015 |
| Study Areas | Community Services |
| Study Level | Certificate IV |
| Study Type | Classroom, online and self-study |
| Study Duration | 9-12 Months |
| Course Type | Accredited Certificate |
| Location | Surrey Hills, Nunawading, Vic |
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
There are no prerequisites for this nationally recognized qualification.
USI Requirements:
Learners are required to comply with Evidence of enrolments at the time of enrolment with ONCALL Training College. Students are required to provide appropriate forms of IDs to confirm their eligibility to enrol in this course. Students are required to apply for unique student identification (USI) number while their study period in Australia and this information will be handed to the students at the time of orientation (www.usi.gov.au).
IT Requirements:
This qualification requires a basic understanding and use of computers and the internet. Support will be provided as required to develop the student's skills.
Accreditation
This course is nationally recognised and government accredited.
Course Structure
To successfully achieve the HLT43015 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, sixteen (16) units must be completed which are made up of:
- 7 core units
- 9 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 6 units from the electives listed below, at least 2 of these units must be coded HLTAHA.
- up to 3 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome..
Units / Subjects
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Core / Elective | ||
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| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | Core | ||
| HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status | Core | ||
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | Core | ||
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Core | ||
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | Core | ||
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | Core | ||
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Manage legal and ethical compliance |
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| HLTAHA004 | Support client independence and community participation | Elective Units Group E | ||
| HLTAHA024 | Work within a community rehabilitation environment | Elective Units Group E | ||
| CHCCCS011 | Meet personal support needs | Other Electives | ||
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | Other Electives | ||
| CHCCCS023 | Support independence and wellbeing | Other Electives | ||
| CHCCCS027 | Visit client residence | Other Electives | ||
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships | Other Electives | ||
| HLTFSE001 | Follow basic food safety practices | Other Electives | ||
| HLTFSE005 | Apply and monitor food safety requirements | Other Electives |
Career Outcomes
The following employment pathways are available to students who complete this qualification:
- Disability Officer - Day Support
- Disability Support Worker
- Leisure and Therapy Assistant.
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (www.aatinfo.com.au).
Pathways from Qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to:
- CHC43115 – Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC40313 - Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services.
Further information on pathways can be found on:
Training Delivery
Workshops, 9:00 am – 4.30 pm 1 day per week for 17 weeks.
This course will be delivered using a blended delivery methodology. The blended methodology employed by ONCALL Training College will include an intensive face-to-face classroom training session including a theoretical and practical component along with online and self-study.
The practical component is conducted at ONCALL Training Colleges at Surrey Hills/Nunawading or a location suitable to your home or place of business in Victoria.
Payment Plan
ONCALL Training College offers you a Payment Plan, which enables you to pay for the course over its duration. Your first instalment is required as part of the enrolment process. Following commencement, you will be debited electronically each week until the completion of your payment plan.
Payment Plan:
Certificate IV in Allied Health (16 equal payments, total payments $4,800)
1st Payment $200 at enrolment
2nd Payment $200 one week after first workshop
Each subsequent payment of $200 will occur every week to the completion of the payment plan.