Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance - HLT33021

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $4290

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Average Course Duration: 18 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of a new worker wanting to become an Allied Health Assistant and gain entry to the aged care, disability and other health sectors. They may provide assistance, under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).

Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote, according to the individual Allied Health Assistant’s scope of practice and experience.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of clinical placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

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

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

50.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers

13.8%

Sales Workers

10.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

54.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.7%

Accommodation and Food Services

11.7%

Retail Trade

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

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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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.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

12 units must be completed:

7 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the electives listed below

up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome

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

Core units
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAHA027	Assist with an allied health program
HLTAHA049	Recognise impact of health conditions
HLTINF006	Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
CHCAGE007	Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
CHCCCS006	Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS020	Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS038	Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAHA029	Support independence and community participation
HLTAHA030	Assist with basic foot care
HLTAHA041	Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
HLTFSE001	Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHSS011	Maintain stock inventory
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely

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