The healthcare industry is about more than doctors and nurses - it takes a team of allied health workers to support all of the medical services that happen every day across Australia.
This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist allied health staff such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists by helping implement the patient's rehabilitation or maintenance therapy programs, and preparing written and verbal reports on their progress.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
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Working alongside allied health staff is a growth industry
Gain the skills to assist allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) with the implementation of therapy programs to improve a client's quality of life and independence.
During this course you'll learn how to work with adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage. 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. The course predominantly focuses on working with adults and older people, with limited content relating to paediatric populations.
Learning is primarily classroom based with some online delivery. Access to online resources to reinforce classroom learning is also provided. You will be supported in learning the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions and simulation activities before undertaking a full-time work placement for four weeks. Assessments will comprise of: online knowledge, in class practical, presenting and demonstrating, as well as during your placement.
As a successful graduate you'll have a wide range of job options depending on where your passions lie and you may gain employment in both public and private health settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics, private practices and not for profit organisations.
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Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Become qualified, find employment, be empowered. Up-skill and get job ready with this Allied Health qualification. This nationally accredited qualification in HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will help you prepare to enter the health services industry. You will gain knowledge in a range of fields that implement and provide treatment plans and therapeutic solutions for clients in a variety of different fields such as child welfare, hospital or even disability support. This nationally accredited qualification is delivered in a classroom environment and has a work placement component of 120 hours. Help someone live their best life by enrolling into this course today! In 2024 this course is Fee FREE* under the State Governments Fee Free program. Contact us today to find out more: 1300 757 296.
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This nationally accredited qualification helps you prepare to enter the health services industry. You will gain knowledge in a range of fields that implement and provide treatment plants and therapeutic solutions for clients in a variety of different fields such as child welfare, hospital, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, disability support and many more! Study now and help someone live a little easier! This qualification is delivered both in the classroom for jobseekers, or as a traineeship (on the job and flexible in your work environment). Call us today on 1300 046 744 to find out more!
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.