Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
This qualification covers assisting allied health professionals with therapy and health programs in aged care, disability and other health settings. It includes medical terminology, communicating in health services, recognising the impact of health conditions, infection control and workplace health and safety. Workers with experience assisting physiotherapists, speech pathologists, podiatrists or other allied health professionals may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who work under the delegation and supervision of allied health professionals in aged care, disability or other health services.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Allied health assistant
- Therapy assistant
- Physiotherapy assistant
- Speech pathology assistant
- Podiatry assistant
Qualification structure
12 units must be completed: At least 4 units from the electives listed below. Up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
7 units- BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- HLTAHA027Assist with an allied health program
- HLTAHA049Recognise impact of health conditions
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
16 units- CHCAGE007Recognise and report risk of falls
- CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
- CHCCCS002Assist with movement
- CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
- CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAHA029Support independence and community participation
- HLTAHA030Assist with basic foot care
- HLTAHA041Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTFSE001Follow basic food safety practices
- HLTHSS011Maintain stock inventory
- HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
- HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts