Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Course Code

HLT43015

Department

CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Study Area(s)

Allied Health, Free TAFE, Health and Nursing

Campus

ESSENDON

Course Length

Full-time(9 months)

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Start Date(s):	11 August 2020
End Date(s):	9 month program inclusive of school holidays). Date TBC
Days and Time:	3 days per week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am to 3.30pm

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Course Overview

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements – where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

Our flexible model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports.

You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.

An Allied Health Assistant has a hands-on role, assisting Allied Health professionals (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and Community Rehabilitation Therapist) with the health care plans of their clients.

A treatment plan is set out by the Allied Health professional to support the diagnosis of the client/patient. Then the primary role of the Allied Health Assistant is to follow up the treatment plan with the client/patient to assist with their recovery and to support the patient/client with their health care to increase mobility, independence and their ability to care for themelves.

In this collaborative role, the Allied Health Assistant will work to provide a high standard of patient therapy and support in order to improve the client’s quality of life and wellbeing.

Allied Health Assistants can also help reduce the risk of complications in chronic conditions or following illness or injury.

This qualification covers workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional.

Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisation requirements.

The worker is required to identify client circumstances that need additional input from the allied health professional

There is a mandatory placement component for successful completion of the course. This will be carried out over a four week period.

Free TAFE

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as student services fees or materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form.

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Core

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
BSBMED301	Interpret And Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately	60
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services	30
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people	40
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance	80
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems	70
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status	90
HLTWHS002	Follow safe work practices for direct client care	25

Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement	25
HLTAHA001	Assist with an allied health program	65
HLTAHA003	Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program	85
HLTAHA004	Support client independence and community participation	70
HLTAHA005	Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility	70
HLTAHA010	Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status	90
HLTAHA011	Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes	60
HLTAHA016	Support the fitting of assistive equipment	70
HLTAHA024	Work within a community rehabilitation environment	55

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. This is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

What will I study?

Please see course module list in the Course Overview section or contact us on 13TAFE (138233) or via email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for further information.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

The fees listed below relate to 2020 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$0.00

$7889.85

Apprentice/Trainee

$N/A

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$51.50

Average course
consumable fees^*

$584.50

Scholarships Payment Plans

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
^* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.

2020 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2020:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
985	985	$0.00	$0.00	$8.01

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2020. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule.

Can I apply?

Must be aged 18 years or older
Must Attend an Information Session
A pre-training review interview and LLN assessment with ACSF Level 4 Literacy and Level 3 Numeracy
Written Assessment
National Police Record Check – must be dated within 12 months of practical placement
Up to date Immunisation including Flu Vaccination (Mandatory for Placement)
A valid Working with Children Check
Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration

Where and how can I study?

This course is run from the Essendon Campus.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge, and professional attributes to work in public and private hospitals, clinics and the rehabilitation in a Health Care environment.

By completing this course, graduates can have the opportunity to work across a large range of Allied Health areas. Our learning facilitators are all qualified and bring with them current work practices in these specialist areas. Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Community Rehabilitation Assistant. It is emerging as the preferred qualification in hospitals and super clinics and rehabilitation centres.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

You will gain skills and knowledge enabling you to assist and work with Specialist Clinician in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Community Rehabilitation as Allied Health Assistants in a Health Care environment.

What qualifications will I receive?

When you successfully complete this course, you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

Students completing the course can undertake further studies including diplomas in specialist key therapy areas as well as the Diploma of Nursing at Kangan Institute's Moonee Ponds campus. Students can also undertake the Bachelor of Health Sciences at La Trobe University's Bundoora Campus.

How do I apply?

To apply for this course you may click the 'Apply Here' button to begin our online application process.

How will I be selected for this course?

Applications are now open for our next intake, commencing in August 2020.

Applications can be made via the 'Apply Here' button at the top of the screen.

As part of the application process, you are required to attend an information session where you will be given comprehensive course information; including fees, practical placement and the units you will study. You will also be able to ask any questions that you may have. You must also sit an English and Maths assessment, as well as a written assessment, on campus, before you can be considered for a place in the course.