Box Hill Institute
10 months full-time
Become an Allied Health Assistant with this Certificate IV qualification, learning to support physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals in delivering therapeutic programs and client care across hospitals, aged care, and community settings.
Prior to attending placement, you must have a current National Police Check, Working With Children's Check, NDIS Screening Check (in selected settings), and Healthcare Workers Schedule A immunisations including COVID-19 vaccination. Box Hill Institute will conduct a pre-training review assessing your language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills to determine course suitability and identify any additional support needed.
The course covers 18 units including core competencies in responding to behaviors of concern, assisting with movement, medical terminology, manual task safety, working with diverse people, safe work practices, chronic disease support, infection prevention and control, empowerment facilitation, allied health program assistance, health condition recognition, falls risk reporting, clinical supervision, carer relationships, physical therapy program delivery, rehabilitation assistance, functional status maintenance, and group session facilitation. All units combine theoretical knowledge with practical application through 120 hours of supervised work placement.
Box Hill Institute is a government-accredited TAFE provider (RTO: 4687) offering nationally recognized qualifications aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework. The institute provides comprehensive support through pre-training reviews, course advisors, and organized work placement partnerships, ensuring students are well-prepared for employment in allied health settings.
Upon successful completion, you can pursue employment as an Allied Health Assistant in diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, community health services, aged care facilities, and disability support organizations. You may specialize in specific therapy areas or work generally across organizations. Further study pathways include the Diploma of Community Services or Bachelor of Health Sciences.
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