HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Make a difference in other people’s lives to improve their quality of life.
This certificate is for new or Certificate III qualified allied health assistants who wish to further develop their professional skills to be able to work under qualified professionals in a variety of settings.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Mount Lawley
When Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Do you want to make a difference in other people’s lives? Allied health assistants work with a range of clients to improve quality of life.
This course covers a broad range of units to provide you with the skills necessary to seek employment as as an allied health assistant (AHA).
You may find employment in both public and private health settings such as hospitals and community rehabilitation, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics, private practices and not for profit organisations.
You will learn how to work with children, adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage, all done with the knowledge of safe work practices, legal and ethical considerations and current industry standards.
You will gain the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions, simulation activities and workplace learning. You will be supported in learning the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions and simulation activities before undertaking a work placement. Online learning makes up a small part of the course delivery but you will also have access to online resources to reinforce classroom learning.
You will have access to a team of allied health professionals who are able to share their experiences and support your learning throughout the course.
Some students have gone on to study allied health degrees at university after this course has ignited their passion.
- Specific therapeutic interventions
- Effective communication with clients and team
- Supporting individual client needs
- Managing therapy groups
- Use of assistive equipment
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy working with people
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, positive attitude and passion for helping others
- Caring, understanding, patient and calm
- Emotional maturity
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,200.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )
(Tuition fee* $400.00 + Resource fee $285.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*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 |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAHA027 | Assist with an allied health program |
| HLTAHA047 | Engage with clinical supervision and delegation |
| HLTAHA049 | Recognise impact of health conditions |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBMED303 | Maintain patient records |
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement |
| HLTAHA028 | Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs |
| HLTAHA031 | Assist in rehabilitation programs |
| HLTAHA032 | Support maintenance of functional status |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
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