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Certificate III Allied Health Assistance

HLT33021

The HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance leads to a solid understanding of how to assist with allied health services , infection prevention and control and communicating with both allied health professionals and their patients.

With this qualification you’ll be ready to work with allied health professionals, assisting to implement treatment plans across various areas of aged and disability support, hospitals, community services, and other allied health settings. Job prospects are good, with employment for allied health assistants expected to grow strongly.

You’ll be ready to provide a range of assistance to professional staff for the care of their patients or clients. Working in a wide range of positions under professionals such as Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Podiatrists. After completing this course, you may consider completing a Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance to build your knowledge and skills further.

Enrol now to study Allied Health Assistance online. Earn your Certificate III with the Institute of Allied Health and access to a wide range of support services that can help you succeed.

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Icon-Course-Delivery Course Delivery

Online, Self-paced

Icon-Duration Duration

12 months (full time)

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12 Units

You are able to gain entry to this online health administration course if you have:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Completed Year 10 (or equivalent)
  • Icon-Small-Tick Be at least 16 years of age

Institute of Allied Health is a trading name for the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and qualifications are awarded by AIPC (RTO Provider Number 0670).

Our Student Support Centres are located in:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Sydney
  • Icon-Small-Tick Melbourne
  • Icon-Small-Tick Perth

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Why study our Certificate III Allied Health Assistance

Our Certificate III in Health Services is a journey of self discovery, providing deep insight into why you think and behave as you do.

0You will learn:

  • Icon-Small-Tick How to provide a range of allied health tasks including
  • Icon-Small-Tick Assisting Allied Health Professionals
  • Icon-Small-Tick Workplace Health and Safety
  • Icon-Small-Tick Assist with an Allied Health program
  • Icon-Small-Tick Interpret and apply Allied Health terminology appropriately

1Career Outcomes:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Allied Health Assistant
  • Icon-Small-Tick Use your natural caring ability to work with allied health professionals to implement programs that help improve the lives of others.

Australia’s fastest growth industry

15.8%

Expected Employment Growth

in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.

300,000

Expected Employment Growth

in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.

1,150

Expected Employment Growth

in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.

There has never been a better time for you to invest in your future career. The need for qualified employees supporting health and allied health professionals is greater than ever before. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector is predicted to be the fastest growth industry over the next 5 years. Working in the health sector is supremely rewarding. You will be supporting the delivery of health services to vulnerable patients who need care, support and assurance.

Course Outline

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[HLTINF006] Apply Basic Principles and Practices of Infection Prevention and Control*

This unit focuses on understanding and applying fundamental infection control procedures, including hygiene practices and the prevention of the spread of infection in health care environments.

[CHCDIV001] Work with Diverse People

This unit explores the skills required to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and respect in the workplace.

[CHCDIV002] Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety

This unit emphasizes the importance of understanding and promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in health care and community services, ensuring respectful and effective communication.

[CHCCOM005] Communicate and Work in Health or Community Services*

This unit develops communication skills needed to interact effectively in health and community service environments, including working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

[HLTWHS001] Participate in Workplace Health and Safety*

This unit covers the basic principles of workplace health and safety, including identifying hazards, assessing risks, and following safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.

[CHCLEG001] Work Legally and Ethically

This unit provides knowledge of legal and ethical responsibilities in health and community services, including understanding laws and codes of conduct relevant to professional practice.

[BSBMED301] Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately*

This unit equips students with the skills to accurately interpret and use medical terminology in a health care setting, ensuring clear communication and documentation.

[CHCCCS020] Respond Effectively to Behaviours of Concern*

This unit focuses on strategies for responding to challenging behaviours in health and community service settings, ensuring safe and appropriate interventions are used.

[HLTAHA049] Recognise Impact of Health Conditions*

This unit teaches how to identify and understand the impact of various health conditions on clients, aiding in the planning and delivery of appropriate care and support.

[CHCCCS038] Facilitate the Empowerment of People Receiving Support*

This unit covers the principles of empowering clients in health and community services, promoting independence and active participation in their own care.

[HLTAHA027] Assist with an Allied Health Program*

This unit provides practical skills for assisting allied health professionals in delivering therapeutic programs, ensuring clients receive coordinated and effective care.

[HLTAID011] Provide First Aid+

This unit equips students with the skills to provide immediate first aid in emergency situations, including performing CPR and managing a range of medical emergencies.

[HLT33021] Work Placement (Minimum of 120 Hours)

This mandatory work placement offers hands-on experience in a real-world health care or community service setting, allowing students to apply their learning in practical situations under supervision.

* These units require completion of a work placement of a minimum 120 hours.

This Cert III Allied Health Assistance qualification requires the completion of HLTAID011, Provide First Aid. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate training organisation and provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit. In undertaking this unit, students will need to have the physical capacity to undertake CPR for at least two minutes kneeling on the floor.

At IAH we have a payment method to suit every student. If you decide to pay for your course upfront you will enjoy a substantial discount, and you can concentrate on your studies without thinking about further payments.

If you would prefer to spread your payments, you can take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 26 fortnights.

We always strive to keep tuition as affordable as possible, opening up quality education for everyone.

Course*
Reduced Upfront Payment
Fortnightly Payment**

Certificate III Allied Health Assistance

$1,990
$99
x 26 fortnights

For over 30 years AIPC has set the benchmark for service and support in education. We offer a complete external study support system that has been developed and refined over decades of research and continual student feedback.

As a student you have unlimited access to the Institute’s Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line. Our Degree-qualified Education Advisers are available 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday to provide you with friendly academic support. Their focus is to support you throughout your studies so you can graduate in the time frame you set. This includes answering questions on assignment topics, personal coaching on assignment writing, and giving hints and tips on specific concepts. The Study Assistance Line is there whenever you feel you need a bit of extra guidance.

The structure of the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.

Students will undertake a work placement as part of this course. While we recommend at what stage of your course to start your placement, it is between you and the agency as to how many hours you spend in the workplace and the days and times you work. This means you can fit your placement around your current work, family and lifestyle commitments.

The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:

  • Download electronic versions of your workbooks,
  • Complete your activities and upload for marking,
  • Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance,
  • Plus much more.

The Institute has developed a comprehensive range of resources to help you expand your knowledge and practical skills throughout your studies and beyond. 

The Institute also has a large reference list of books and resources for students who wish to broaden their reading. This list covers the areas of Counselling, Psychology, Sociology and Behavioural Science. 

Capitalising on the accessibility of the internet, the Institute has developed two websites to complement your studies. The Institute's Articles site at www.aipc.net.au/articles is an online facility where you can browse numerous articles on a variety of counselling topics. And Counselling Connection, the Institute's official blog, at www.counsellingconnection.com, assists you with access the latest information about counselling and what's happening in the industry. 

There are also numerous ways to connect to the Institute through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Google Communities.

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