Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance - HLT33015

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Average Course Duration: 15 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide assistance to 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.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Improved Work Status

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Salary

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Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

57.1%

Community and Personal Service Workers

21.3%

Sales Workers

9.7%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

44.5%

Health Care and Social Assistance

19.3%

Retail Trade

17.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Allied Health Assistance

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Health & Ancillary Services Assistance

Pathology

Health Administration

Public Health

Alternative Health Assistance

Ambulance

Technical Support

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 11

8 core units

3 elective units, consisting of:

at least 2 units from the electives listed below

up to 1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – the unit must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCCS010	Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
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

Elective units

CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
CHCAGE001	Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAOD001	Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS009	Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCDIS007	Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
CHCSET001	Work with forced migrants
CHCSOH001	Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
HLTAHA025	Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTAHA026	Support the medical imaging professional
HLTAID009	Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010	Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011	Provide first aid
HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTOHC005	Use basic oral health screening tools
BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBMED302	Prepare and process medical accounts
BSBMED303	Maintain patient records
BSBWOR204	Use business technology

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