Course Overview

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 themselves.  

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.

Before you can start your practical placement, you will need to provide the following compulsory requirements:

•       A valid Working with Children Check (Volunteer)

•       A satisfactory National Police Check – National Police checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using the student’s name and the Bendigo TAFE issued student email address, once studies in the program have commenced. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

•       An up to date immunisation/vaccination record as per course requirements

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Free TAFE and JobTrainer

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. If you are aged 17-24 or looking for work, you may be eligible for 80% discount on the tuition fee through JobTrainer. 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).

Normally a Skills First student is only entitled to one Free TAFE fee waiver. However, you may be able to enrol even if you have previously used your Free TAFE entitlement in a second Free TAFE course under JobTrainer. You may be able to get an exemption if you don’t meet the upskilling requirement.

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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?

If you are selected for this course and would like information on Skills Recognition, please contact 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au  

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

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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
• COVID Vaccination – Mandatory in Aged Care from 17th September 2021

Where and how can I study?

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

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.

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.