HLT33015 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Put your training and experience to use with ITEC’s RPL services and earn a nationally recognised qualification with a HLT33015 – Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance via our RTO partners.

Qualification Overview

Qualification Name:

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:

HLT33015

Duration:

Within four weeks of receiving sufficient and complying evidence of competency in all applied-for units of competency.

 

The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance reflects the skills and experience of an individual working in the allied health field. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of allied health assistants who support healthcare professionals in various capacities. Responsibilities may include assisting with patient care, administrative tasks, and working closely with healthcare providers. Depending on the specific state or territory, additional requirements may apply to obtain this certification.

To qualify for this certificate, you must provide evidence demonstrating that your skills and knowledge align with the courser’s learning outcomes. This evidence can take various forms. Demonstrating your current proficiency at a comparable level can be done through a CV (your student support representative can assist with this), an employment letter, or an employment contract.

Additionally, documents from prior work or educational experiences, such as references from licensed tradespeople you’ve collaborated with, apprenticeship records, academic transcripts, or assessments from relevant past qualifications, all contribute to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can also submit proof of overseas qualifications or visual evidence of your work, especially for practical roles.

Required documents
ID
Resume
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Photos/videos (for practical roles)
Risk Assessment and Management Documents
Incident Report Forms
Plans and Specifications
Job Cards
Quotes/Invoices

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Portfolio of Experience

Your dedicated consultant will guide you through the process of putting together a portfolio of evidence. This can contain overseas qualifications, transcripts, certificates, photos and videos, samples or work examples, letters of reference, your current resume, etc.

Evidence Review

Once one of our partner registered training organisations (RTOs) has assessed your portfolio, the assessor assigned to your case may be in touch if any additional evidence is required. If you have any weak areas, the RTO may assign a trainer to upskill you at no cost to you.

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ITEC Australia is partnered with Registered Training Organisations whose qualifications are nationally recognised in Australia, and are the same as the qualification you would receive from full time study. Qualifications can also be useful for licensing or immigration purposes.

Qualification 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.

Packaging Rules

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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