Certificate
As a student pursuing this qualification, you will embark on a journey of learning and growth. The course is tailored to equip you with essential skills that enable you to communicate effectively with both allied health professionals and patients. You will be encouraged to demonstrate a compassionate and knowledgeable demeanor, promoting an environment of understanding and empathy. By fostering strong communication skills, you will build harmonious relationships with professionals and patients alike, thus contributing to the overall success of the allied health team.
Moreover, this qualification places significant emphasis on the value of collaboration within the allied health sector. As you progress through the course, you will learn to work seamlessly alongside allied health professionals, understanding their roles and complementing their efforts. This cooperative approach ensures that the team functions cohesively and maximizes its ability to deliver comprehensive and top-quality care to clients.
To attain this qualification, practical experience is of paramount importance. As a student, you will be required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within a health setting. This hands-on experience is essential for honing your skills and consolidating your knowledge.
Learn how to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional. Hone your skills to work in a specialty area or work generically across the organisation in delivery of allied health assistance services.
To achieve this qualification, you will complete a minimum of 120 hours of work within a health setting, either a private practice, hospital or disability sector. Traineeship models will be completed within the workplace for trainees.
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Allied Health Assistant (AHA) under the guidance of an Allied Health Professionals (such as physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist or community rehabilitation) within a private practice, sporting club, hospital or aged care setting.
After graduating from the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, you may continue studies in health and social science, or fitness and wellbeing.
By the end of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance course, the student will be able to work independently as an Allied Health Assistance (AHA) under the guidance of an Allied Health Professional. Employment may lead to work within a community setting, hospital, private practice or the disability sector.
You will learn about preparing for and assisting with therapy sessions, providing relevant information to clients, using therapy equipment correctly and safely and completing administrative tasks. Work may include following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional.
Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes
Allied Health Assistant (AHA) under the guidance of an Allied Health Professionals (such as physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist or community rehabilitation) within a private practice, sporting club, hospital or aged care setting.