Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Program Overview

HLT43021 – Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Introduction

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is a professional accreditation that focuses on the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program-related support to allied health professionals. This course prepares students to confidently identify client circumstances that need additional input from the allied health professional.

Course Details

• Amount of Training: 720 Hours
• AQF Level: 4
• Mode of Delivery: Blended and Face to Face
• Delivery Locations: Melbourne
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP): 120 Hours

Accreditation

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is accredited by the Australian Government.

Course Overview

This course equips individuals with the skills to support allied health professionals in delivering therapeutic care to clients. It covers vital areas such as conducting therapeutic programs, assisting with rehabilitation, and working with various patients.

Why Study Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance at IHNA?

• Flexible Learning: Online theory classes with on-campus simulation workshops.
• Placement: Gain hands-on experience with professional placements.
• Monthly Intakes: New batches starting bi-monthly.
• Comprehensive Student Support: 24/7 access to resources, personalised guidance, and career support.
• Industry Connections: Network with healthcare leaders and gain real-world exposure.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train with the latest equipment in modern learning environments.

Course Structure

• 18 units are required for award of this qualification, including:
  • 10 core units
  • 8 elective units

Core Units

• BSBMED301: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• CHCCCS020: Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• CHCCCS036: Support relationships with carer and family
• CHCCCS038: Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
• CHCDIV001: Work with diverse people
• HLTAHA027: Assist with an allied health program
• HLTAHA047: Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
• HLTAHA049: Recognise impact of health conditions
• HLTINF006: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTWHS002: Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units

• CHCCCS002: Assist with movement
• HLTAHA029: Support independence and community participation
• HLTAHA031: Assist in rehabilitation programs
• HLTAHA033: Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
• HLTAHA044: Work within a community rehabilitation environment
• BSBMED303: Maintain patient records
• CHCAGE007: Recognise and report risk of falls
• HLTADM008: Administer and coordinate Telehealth services

Course Start Dates

• 03 March 2026

Possible Career Outcomes

With the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, you can work professionally as:

• Occupational Assistant
• Nutrition Assistant
• Diversional Therapy Assistant
• Speech pathology assistant
• Allied Health Assistant
• Therapy Assistant
• Physiotherapy Assistant

Fees & Funding

• Was: $3,990
• Now: $2,990

State Government Funding

• Victoria: Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options.
• Western Australia: Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options.
• New South Wales: Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options.

Entry Requirements

• 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course
• Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 course or equivalent

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course.

Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements

• A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
• Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
• Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements
• Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18.

How is the Course Assessed?

Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:

• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)
• Professional Experience Placement (PEP)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer (CT)

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): We assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
• Credit Transfer (CT): We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Occupational Assistant
• Nutrition Assistant
• Diversional Therapy Assistant
• Speech pathology assistant
• Allied Health Assistant
• Therapy Assistant
• Physiotherapy Assistant