Kick start your career in the health sector with this mid-level course that will qualify you to work as an assistant to a physiotherapist in a diverse range of settings.
HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Subsidised | $1,000 |
Concession | $80 |
Full fee | $6,545 |
Start your career in the health sector with this mid-level qualification. This course is perfect for people looking to gain a broad overview of the healthcare system as well as knowledge unique to physiotherapy. The sector is undergoing strong job growth in Australia with more than 50,000 jobs expected to open in the next five years.
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to recognise healthy body systems, interpret and apply medical terminology, and assist in the rehabilitation of clients. You will also gain specialised skills in delivering and monitoring client-specific physiotherapy programs. Our highly-experienced teaching staff are leaders in their field and will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to succeed in your studies.
This course will qualify you to work as an assistant to a physiotherapist as well as prepare you to undertake further studies in this field.
As part of your course you will get valuable experience in real workplaces, working with patients who have complex needs. Our strong partnerships mean you will learn the skills you need while also getting to know potential future employers.
Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical complianceUnit code: CHCLEG003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities. |
Manage legal and ethical compliance | |
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesUnit code: CHCCOM005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers. |
Communicate and work in health or community services | |
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client careUnit code: HLTWHS002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members. |
Follow safe work practices for direct client care | |
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systemsUnit code: HLTAAP001 Unit description: 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. |
Recognise healthy body systems | |
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health statusUnit code: HLTAAP002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client's physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. |
Confirm physical health status | |
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit code: CHCDIV001 Unit description: 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. |
Work with diverse people | |
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyUnit code: BSBMED301 Unit description: 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. |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | |
Other | ||
M00VPC120Vocational placementUnit code: M00VPC120 Unit description: This component comprises 120 hours of vocational placement in an industry environment appropriate to the field of study chosen. |
Vocational placement |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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Gold Coast | ||
HLTAID003Provide first aidUnit code: HLTAID003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Provide first aid | |
HLTAHA016Support the fitting of assistive equipmentUnit code: HLTAHA016 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with clients, their carers and other members of a multi-disciplinary team where appropriate, to assist with fitting assistive equipment to meet individual client needs. |
Support the fitting of assistive equipment | |
HLTAHA010Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional statusUnit code: HLTAHA010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients to participate in developmental activities that will enhance or maintain functional status. |
Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status | |
HLTAHA005Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobilityUnit code: HLTAHA005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support individuals or a group of individuals participating in group physiotherapy programs designed to restore optimum movement and functional independence. |
Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility | |
HLTAHA003Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy programUnit code: HLTAHA003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver and monitor a therapeutic program that has been developed by a physiotherapist to address the requirements of individual clients. |
Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program | |
HLTAHA001Assist with an allied health programUnit code: HLTAHA001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide basic assistance to an allied health professional. |
Assist with an allied health program | |
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeingUnit code: CHCCCS023 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing. |
Support independence and wellbeing | |
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concernUnit code: CHCCCS020 Unit description: 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. |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | |
CHCCCS002Assist with movementUnit code: CHCCCS002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may be due to incapacity. |
Assist with movement | |
Other | ||
CHCAGE001Facilitate the empowerment of older peopleUnit code: CHCAGE001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the goals and aspirations of older people and provide support services in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes and quality of life, using a person-centred approach. |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people | |
CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic diseaseUnit code: CHCCCS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support. |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease | |
CHCCCS002Assist with movementUnit code: CHCCCS002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may be due to incapacity. |
Assist with movement | |
CHCCCS004Assess co-existing needsUnit code: CHCCCS004 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. |
Assess co-existing needs | |
CHCCCS006Facilitate individual service planning and deliveryUnit code: CHCCCS006 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and review of individualised support. |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery | |
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concernUnit code: CHCCCS020 Unit description: 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. |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | |
CHCCCS023Support independence and wellbeingUnit code: CHCCCS023 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as, physical and emotional wellbeing. |
Support independence and wellbeing | |
CHCCCS027Visit client residenceUnit code: CHCCCS027 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make visits to clients to assess needs and/or deliver services in their place of residence. |
Visit client residence | |
HLTAID003Provide first aidUnit code: HLTAID003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Provide first aid | |
CHCDIS007Facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilityUnit code: CHCDIS007 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability to deliver rights based services using a person-centred approach. It should be carried out in conjunction with individualised plans. |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | |
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safetyUnit code: CHCDIV002 Unit description: The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety issues in the workplace, model cultural safety in own work practice, and develop strategies to enhance cultural safety. |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | |
CHCHCS001Provide home and community support servicesUnit code: CHCHCS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a home support environment and community settings with individuals, family members, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements. |
Provide home and community support services | |
CHCLAH001Work effectively in the leisure and health industriesUnit code: CHCLAH001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a context within which leisure and health work occurs and to effectively support its role in enhancing well being. |
Work effectively in the leisure and health industries | |
CHCAGE005Provide support to people living with dementiaUnit code: CHCAGE005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred care and support to people living with dementia. It involves following and contributing to an established individual plan. |
Provide support to people living with dementia | |
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issuesUnit code: CHCMHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues. |
Work with people with mental health issues | |
HLTAHA001Assist with an allied health programUnit code: HLTAHA001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide basic assistance to an allied health professional. |
Assist with an allied health program | |
HLTAHA003Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy programUnit code: HLTAHA003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver and monitor a therapeutic program that has been developed by a physiotherapist to address the requirements of individual clients. |
Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program | |
HLTAHA005Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobilityUnit code: HLTAHA005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support individuals or a group of individuals participating in group physiotherapy programs designed to restore optimum movement and functional independence. |
Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility | |
HLTAHA009Assist in the rehabilitation of clientsUnit code: HLTAHA009 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to receive and respond to rehabilitation programs developed by allied health professionals. |
Assist in the rehabilitation of clients | |
HLTAHA010Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional statusUnit code: HLTAHA010 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients to participate in developmental activities that will enhance or maintain functional status. |
Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status | |
HLTAHA011Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomesUnit code: HLTAHA011 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and implement group activities to meet individual client outcomes. |
Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes | |
HLTAHA016Support the fitting of assistive equipmentUnit code: HLTAHA016 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with clients, their carers and other members of a multi-disciplinary team where appropriate, to assist with fitting assistive equipment to meet individual client needs. |
Support the fitting of assistive equipment | |
HLTAHA024Work within a community rehabilitation environmentUnit code: HLTAHA024 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with clients to support rehabilitation within the community according to a rehabilitation plan. |
Work within a community rehabilitation environment |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
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Sunshine Coast Health Institute | 23 April 2019 | 2 years | Part time | Mixed mode | Full fee: $6,545 Subsidised: $1,000 Concession: $80 |
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You will need to complete a Criminal History Check (yellow card) and apply for a Blue Card (working with children check) for placement.
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You must have commenced the vaccination regimes listed below before or at the time of enrolment. You must provide full vaccination history for all of the following vaccination regimes, including serology evidence of immunity where indicated. You may also need to contact your local doctor to assist you with this evidence.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Vaccination and serology evidence requirements may alter during your studies, in accordance with changes to industry requirements and/or Australian Immunisation Guidelines.
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