HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Work alongside allied health professionals in a growth industry
Gain the skills to assist allied health staff with the implementation of patient rehabilitation or maintenance therapy programs.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Mount Lawley
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2024
How On campus
Gain the skills to assist allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) with the implementation of therapy programs to improve a client's quality of life and independence.
During this course, you'll learn how to work with adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage. You will have access to a team of allied health professionals who can share their experiences and support your learning throughout the course. The course predominantly focuses on working with adults and older people, with limited content relating to paediatric populations.
Learning is primarily on campus with some online delivery. Access to online resources to reinforce classroom learning is also provided. You will be supported in learning the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions and simulation activities before undertaking a work placement. Assessments will comprise of: online knowledge, in-class practical, presenting and demonstrating, as well as during your placement.
As a successful graduate, you'll have a wide range of job options depending on where your passions lie and you may gain employment in both public and private health settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics, private practices and not-for-profit organisations.
- Therapeutic interventions
- Effective communication with clients and teams
- Support individual client needs
- Manage therapy groups using safe work practices and to current industry standards
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy working with people of all ages
- Good communication skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Emotional maturity
- Good problem-solving skills
I also meet the following literacy and numeracy requirements, I have the ability to:
- Read and understand relevant documents
- Present information verbally
- Pronounce written material accurately
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $175.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes |
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $210.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $210.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
Enquiries regarding course fees can be made by calling us.
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| 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
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes |
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