Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance and Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Kick-start your career in healthcare with a Certificate III and IV in Allied Health Assistance 

As the allied health sector continues to grow across the nation, so does the demand for allied health assistants. Allied health covers a diverse range of fields from physiotherapy and occupational therapy to nutrition and dietetics. As a qualified allied health assistant, you will have the skills and opportunity to aid other medical professionals in these vital and rewarding areas. 

The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who aid allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines. Depending on the setting, work may include following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional.  

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance provides a more in-depth and higher level of education relating to the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. In this profession, you are 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. You will be required to identify client circumstances that need additional input from the allied health professional and also may be engaged to work in a specialty area or work generically across the organisation in delivery of allied health assistance services. In conjunction with the allied health professional, you may have responsibility for supervising other allied health assistance workers. 

By undertaking the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance first and following it up with completing a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, you can streamline your learning experience – begin with an initial entry-level understanding and transition into studying your specialised area of interest without needing to undergo additional practical work.  

The HLT33015 Certificate III and the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is a Nationally Recognised course.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of a HLT33015 Certificate III and HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, there are many career directions you can choose to take. Allied health now represents a significant portion of the healthcare industry – meaning there are plenty of job opportunities available and this number continues to grow. Working in allied health is a highly rewarding career and comes with great pay and job security.

Allied Health Assistant

You’ll work directly with Allied Health professionals, assisting in implementing therapeutic activities to identify, treat, and prevent various conditions and illnesses in patients.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

You’ll support Occupational Therapists in developing and delivering programs for patients, helping them perform day-to-day tasks more comfortably and confidently, including fitting assistive equipment as directed.

Physiotherapy Assistant

You’ll support Physiotherapists with implementing patient care programs and work with patients to complete treatment plans related to their injury, illness, or disability.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version with us before 30 October 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Career Advisor on 1300 616 197.