HLT33015 Certificate III In Allied Health Assistance

Course Details

The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance reflects the role of people who provide assistance to allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines.

Allied Health Assistance roles work may include:

• Following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions
• Conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional

Entry & eligibility requirements

There are no pre-entry study or qualification requirements, but to be eligible, you must:

• Reside in Western Australia;
• Possess suitable English language, literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. you will need to be able to read, understand and communicate care requirements on a care plan);
• Provide a copy of your passport or photo identification.

Prior to undertaking practical placement, you will be required to provide:

• Current Police Clearance (no older than six months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check; and
• Current COVID & flu vaccinations (unless exempt).

Career & study pathways

This certificate qualifies you to pursue roles such as support/care worker, Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy assistant, Allied health assistant, planned activity assistant, Podiatry assistant, Speech pathology assistant

Those with this qualification may wish to continue by studying HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or further Allied Health related disciplines.

Duration, learning method & assessment

The delivery of this qualification is a blended delivery mode of regular attendance to face-to-face workshops and self-study. The total duration for this qualification may be between 6 to 12 months and can be completed at a pace that suits the individual student.

Forms of study include:

• Face to face trainer directed workshops
• Practical skills and written assessments
• 80 hours (minimum) of work placement learning

Units of Competency

The HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance includes 11 Units of Competency:

• CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community service
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
• HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program
• HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
• BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• CHAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment of your prior skills, knowledge and life experiences that can be transferred to complete aspects of your current course requirements.

You might already possess some of the skills or knowledge being assessed on this course. If so, you may not be required to complete one or more of the units of competency.

You first need to apply to have your knowledge and skills assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This must be done when you enrol in the course.

To find out more about ALTI’s RPL process, please contact our Student Support Team.

Course tuition fees & additional fees

There is no cost for this course. This course is funded by the FEE FREE 2024 government initiative available from 1 January 2024.

Additional fees may apply such as Student service and Resource fees.

For more information, please contact us.

Qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by Amana Living Training Institute will be recognised by other Registered Training Organisations (RTO) nationally.

Amana Living Training Institute will recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other RTO’s.

Amana Living Training Institute is committed to ensuring all AQF qualifications, Statements of Attainments and Transcripts of Results are issued in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.