HLT43021 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

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Certifying your skills in HLT43021 – Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance entails completing a structured training program in Australia. This certification equips you with the necessary skills to assist allied health professionals in healthcare settings. The process typically involves coursework, assessments, practical training, and culminates in the award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance upon successful completion.

Evidence of learning

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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This qualification will be offered by one of the following RTOs:

Noble Training Academy RTO: 70201
Unique College of Technology RTO: 91358
Alpha Training & Recognition Pty Ltd RTO: 45282
Australian Institute of Accreditation Pty Ltd RTO: 45009
Delacroy Training RTO: 32267

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and report issues.

Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual allied health assistant’s scope of practice and experience.

They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice.

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.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Packaging Rules

18 units must be completed:

10 core units
8 elective units, consisting of:

at least 6 units from the electives listed below, at least 4 of these units must be coded HLTAHA
up to 2 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.

Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

All units from group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support)
All units from group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetic Support)
All units from group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Communication and Swallowing Support)
All units from group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Rehabilitation and Reablement Support)
All units from group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Medical Imaging Support)
All units from group F electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Psychosocial Support)
All units from group G electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Podiatry Support)

Where two or more specialisations are completed, this should be noted on the testamur or statement of attainment when awarding the qualification.

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

Core units
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriate
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 units
Group A electives – MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY SUPPORT specialisation
CHCCCS002	Assist with movement
HLTAHA028	Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
HLTAHA032	Support maintenance of functional status
HLTAHA037	Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program
HLTAHA038	Support the use of orthoses or prostheses
Group B electives – NUTRITION AND DIETETIC SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA039	Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
HLTAHA040	Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAHA041	Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing
HLTAHA042	Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
HLTAHA043	Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education
Group C electives – COMMUNICATION AND SWALLOWING SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA034	Support the development of speech and communication skills
HLTAHA035	Provide support in dysphagia management
HLTAHA036	Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Group D electives – REHABILITATION AND REABLEMENT SUPPORT specialisation
HLTAHA029	Support independence and community participation
HLTAHA031	Assist in rehabilitation programs
HLTAHA033	Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
HLTAHA038	Support the use of orthoses or prostheses
HLTAHA044	Work within a community rehabilitation environment
Group E electives – MEDICAL IMAGING SUPPORT Specialisation
HLTAHA045	Assist management of people in medical imaging
HLTAHA046	Support the medical imaging professional
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Group F electives – PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT Specialisation
CHCAGE011	Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS040	Support independence and wellbeing
CHCMHS001	Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAHA052	Assist with social work
Group G electives – PODIATRY SUPPORT Specialisation
HLTAHA030	Assist with basic foot care
HLTAHA050	Assist with podiatry exercise
HLTAHA051	Assist with podiatric procedures
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Other electives
BSBMED303	Maintain patient records
CHCAGE007	Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE008	Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCCCS001	Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS037	Visit client residence
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCPRT003	Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
HLTADM008	Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
HLTAHA048	Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings
HLTAHA053	Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program
HLTAUD001	Assess hearing
HLTHSS011	Maintain stock inventory
HLTOTH001	Apply casts
HLTOTH003	Remove casts
HLTWHS005	Conduct manual tasks safely

Four Easy Steps To Get Qualified

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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.