Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
This Certificate III qualification prepares students to work as Allied Health Assistants in aged care, disability, and health sectors. Students gain practical skills and clinical experience to support Allied Health Professionals under supervision.
Applicants must have a general command of spoken and written English to meet industry standards for communication. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify areas where additional support may be needed. Students may be required to obtain an Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance) or police clearance to work in allied health services. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for those with relevant work or life experience.
The qualification comprises 12 units of competency totalling 523 nominal hours. Core units include: Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology (60 hours), Communicate and Work in Health or Community Service (30 hours), Work with Diverse People (40 hours), Assist with an Allied Health Program (80 hours), Recognise Impact on Health Conditions (100 hours), Apply Basic Principles and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control (35 hours), and Participate in Workplace Health and Safety (20 hours). Elective units include: Assist with Movement, Respond Effectively to Behaviours of Concern, Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety, Recognise Health Body Systems, and Provide First Aid. Students complete at least 120 hours of clinical placement.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider offering industry-ready skills and experience. The institution provides expert lecturers from various sectors of health and community services, access to first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to qualify faster, and pathways into higher education. CDU TAFE is a nationally accredited Registered Training Organisation committed to supporting student success through flexible study options and comprehensive student support services.
Graduates can pursue careers as Allied Health Assistants, Physiotherapy Assistants, Podiatry Assistants, Speech Pathology Assistants, or Therapy Assistants in aged care facilities, disability services, hospitals, and community health organisations. The qualification provides a pathway into the health and community services sector with opportunities for career progression through further study and professional development.
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