HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

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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.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements listed in the qualification packaging rules.

EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd has taken a decision to implement a business rule which requires all HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance applicants to be:

Adult Entry (18 years or over at the time of application)

All applicants must also demonstrate adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in industry.

Domestic applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate literacy and numeracy skills at pre-admission interview through formal assessment.

Overseas (International) Students Policy

As per the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework, ‘Overseas Students’ are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification.

Career Pathways

Further Study

Working under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional in a hospital, clinic or similar environment. Students can undertake further studies in the health sector.

Course Structure

Study Units

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

CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
HLTAID011 Provide first aid

As part of its commitment to holistic training, EQUALS provides learners with additional study and personal development in the following modules:

Orientation
Study Skills
Safe Handling Practices
Pre-WIL Workshop

Work Integrated Learning (Placement)

Work Integrated Learning

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.

Fees and Funding Options

Government Subsidised Training for Domestic Students

As a domestic student, you may be eligible for government subsidised training, check your eligibility here.

Tuition Fee	$3,500
Government Subsidised Training Fee	$495

Credit Transfer

Credit for Prior Learning

Yes.

National Recognition (Credit Transfer) and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have related prior education and experiences, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Please follow this link for more information on applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have successfully completed units of competency from this qualification previously, you may be eligible for National Recognition, please follow this link for more information on National Recognition (Credit Transfer).

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