HLT33021
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will teach you how to support the delivery of allied health services, understand medical terminology, and comply with infection control policies. You will also learn effective communication skills with professionals and patients.
The course allows you to work in various areas of healthcare, including aged and disability support, child welfare, and multicultural services.
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The estimated time to complete this course is:
You may be able to complete in a much shorter time depending on experience, role, and/or current practices.
You should be working in a suitable job role under the supervision of an allied health professional who is willing and able to observe you demonstrating practical skills in the workplace. We also recommend that you have:
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Blended learning including:
Practical assessment including:
You may be required to travel to attend three days of practical workshops.
Regular workshops will be hosted in Western Sydney. Periodic workshops may be scheduled in regional NSW subject to demand.
On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:
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12 units of competency must be successfully completed to attain this qualification.
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.
CHCCCS002 Assist with movement This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may be due to incapacity.
CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service This unit describes the skills and knowledge to deliver and maintain a high standard of service.
CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to behaviours of concern of people. Skills are associated with handling difficult incidents rather than managing ongoing behaviour difficulties.
CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support, and to deliver rights-based services using a person-centred approach.
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body.
HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions or conducting programs.
HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise the impact of health conditions of a person undertaking an intervention or therapy program. Work includes using a basic understanding of the human body to assist in interpreting information about person’s health status to promote ways to maintain a healthy functioning of the body.
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others.
You will be required to perform the activities outlined in HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program during a period of at least 120 hours of allied health assistance work.
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (HLT33021) is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by UNE Partnerships that teaches you to support the delivery of allied health services, understand medical terminology, and comply with infection control policies.
This qualification suits people already working in, or looking to move into, the aged care and ndis field, particularly those who match the course focus: it teaches you to support the delivery of allied health services, understand medical terminology, and comply with infection control policies.
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance typically takes 1-2 years to complete through UNE Partnerships, depending on your study pace, prior experience, and whether you qualify for credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course fees for the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance are $4,290 AUD. Payment plans and, where eligible, government subsidies or employer/traineeship funding may reduce this cost. Contact UNE Partnerships’ course advisors to check what applies to you.
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is delivered as Blended learning (online with workshops), allowing students to study flexibly alongside work and other commitments.
Yes. You should already be working in a suitable job role under the supervision of an allied health professional who can observe you demonstrating practical skills, plus have completed Year 10 and have good written/verbal communication skills.
Graduates are typically prepared for roles such as Podiatrist’s Assistant, Physiotherapist’s Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical Imaging Assistant and Allied Health Assistant. Many also use the qualification as a stepping stone to further study, including higher-level UNE Partnerships qualifications or pathways into University of New England degrees.
You must complete 12 units of competency, including HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program, which requires at least 120 hours of allied health assistance work in the workplace.
Workshops (three days of practical training) are regularly hosted in Western Sydney, with periodic sessions in regional NSW subject to demand, so some travel may be required.
Successful graduates have a pathway into the HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting.
Eligible students may be able to access government-subsidised training depending on where they live, the qualification and their individual eligibility. Check the NSW Smart and Skilled and Queensland funding pages on the UNE Partnerships website or contact us to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.
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