Duration
26 weeks
Course 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.
Career Outcomes
Therapy Assistant
Therapy Assistants provide assistance to a team or group of allied health professional staff. They operate under direct supervision and do not conduct programs or therapeutic interventions. Those with higher qualifications may be involved with supervisory tasks.
Allied health assistant
Allied health assistants provide assistance to, and work under the supervision of, a team or group of allied health professional staff.
Speech pathology assistant
Speech pathology assistant provide assistance to, and work under the supervision of, a team or group of professional speech pathology staff.
Physiotherapy assistant
Physiotherapy assistant provide assistance to, and work under the supervision of, a team or group of professional physiotherapy staff.
Podiatry assistant
Podiatry assistants provide assistance to, and work under the supervision of, a team or group of professional podiatry staff.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd in 069900 - Health, n.f.d..
- CRICOS course code: 120693A
- Provider: West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 069900 - Health, n.f.d.
- National qualification code: HLT33021
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Locations: Perth, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.