Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

More about the course

$4,290 AUD

Smart and Skilled Funding may be available in New South Wales.
Flexible Payment Plan Options are available.

Course Duration

The estimated time to complete this course is:

5-7 hours per week over a study period up to 2 years.

You may be able to complete in a much shorter time depending on experience, role, and/or current practices.

Entry Requirements

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:

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Previously completed Year 10.
Appropriate technology to study online
The motivation to learn independently.

Please refer to our Admissions and Enrolment Policy for admission criteria and Technology Requirements to successfully complete this course.

Delivery Methods

Blended learning including:

self-directed study
on-the-job learning
workplace practice
three days of practical workshops

Practical assessment including:

audio recordings
video presentations
written submissions
role-play activities

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.

Outcomes Future Jobs Recognition Units

Graduate Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

Understand healthy body systems and their functions.
Accurately interpret and apply medical terminology.
Assist with an allied health program by following guidelines and protocols.
Effectively communicate in health and community services.
Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
Provide high-quality care with compassion and empathy.
Learn and adapt to changing healthcare environments.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards in healthcare.
Work effectively under the guidance of allied health professionals.

Future Job Outcomes

Podiatrist’s Assistant
Physiotherapist’s Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Medical Imaging Assistant
Allied Health Assistant

Industry Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)

HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is a Nationally Recognised Qualification.
On successful completion of this qualification, you will be issued with an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate and Record of Results.

UNE Partnerships

Successful attainment of this qualification will provide a pathway into higher qualifications, such as the HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting.

Units of Competency

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.

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.

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

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.