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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

This qualification covers providing therapeutic and program support under the delegation and supervision of allied health professionals. It includes assisting with allied health programs, working with clinical supervision and delegation, medical terminology, recognising the impact of health conditions, responding to behaviours of concern and supporting carers and families. Allied health assistants with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Allied health assistants who work in health, aged care, disability or other settings, supporting physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians and other professionals.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Allied health assistant
  • Therapy assistant
  • Physiotherapy assistant
  • Occupational therapy assistant
  • Speech pathology assistant
  • Nutrition assistant

Qualification structure

18 units must be completed: at least 6 units from the electives listed below, at least 4 of these units must be coded HLTAHA; up to 2 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. Packaging for each specialisation: All units from group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support). All units from group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetic Support). All units from group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. Allied Health Assistance (Communication and Swallowing Support). All units from group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. Allied Health Assistance (Rehabilitation and Reablement Support). All units from group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. Allied Health Assistance (Medical Imaging Support). All units from group F electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. Allied Health Assistance (Psychosocial Support). All units from group G electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

10 units
  1. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  2. CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  3. CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
  4. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  5. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  6. HLTAHA027Assist with an allied health program
  7. HLTAHA047Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
  8. HLTAHA049Recognise impact of health conditions
  9. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  10. HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective units

45 units

Group A electives – movement and mobility support specialisation

  1. CHCCCS002Assist with movement
  2. HLTAHA028Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
  3. HLTAHA032Support maintenance of functional status
  4. HLTAHA037Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program
  5. HLTAHA038Support the use of orthoses or prostheses

Group B electives – nutrition and dietetic support specialisation

  1. HLTAHA039Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
  2. HLTAHA040Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
  3. HLTAHA041Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing
  4. HLTAHA042Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
  5. HLTAHA043Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education

Group C electives – communication and swallowing support specialisation

  1. HLTAHA034Support the development of speech and communication skills
  2. HLTAHA035Provide support in dysphagia management
  3. HLTAHA036Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication system

Group D electives – rehabilitation and reablement support specialisation

  1. HLTAHA029Support independence and community participation
  2. HLTAHA031Assist in rehabilitation programs
  3. HLTAHA033Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
  4. HLTAHA038Support the use of orthoses or prostheses
  5. HLTAHA044Work within a community rehabilitation environment

Group E electives – medical imaging support specialisation

  1. HLTAHA045Assist people management in medical imaging
  2. HLTAHA046Support the medical imaging professional
  3. HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Group F electives – psychosocial support specialisation

  1. CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
  2. CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
  3. CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
  4. HLTAHA052Assist with social work

Group G electives – podiatry support specialisation

  1. HLTAHA030Assist with basic foot care
  2. HLTAHA050Assist with podiatry exercise
  3. HLTAHA051Assist with podiatric procedures
  4. HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Other electives

  1. BSBMED303Maintain patient records
  2. CHCAGE007Recognise and report risk of falls
  3. CHCAGE008 (has a prerequisite)Implement falls prevention strategies
  4. CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
  5. CHCCCS037Visit client residence
  6. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  7. CHCPRT027Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
  8. HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
  9. HLTAHA048Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings
  10. HLTAHA053Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program
  11. HLTAUD007Conduct basic audiometric testing
  12. HLTAUD008Conduct audiometric testing
  13. HLTHSS011Maintain stock inventory
  14. HLTOTH001Apply casts
  15. HLTOTH003Remove casts
  16. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CHCAGE008 Implement falls prevention strategies — prerequisite: CHCAGE007 Recognise and report risk of falls

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

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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