HLT33021 – Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

  • 240 Hours
  • Two Years
  • Two Units
  • 120 Hours Work Placement

This course offers a practical pathway into a rewarding career in allied health, nursing, or other healthcare disciplines. Allied Health Assistants can work across physiotherapy, radiology podiatry, mental health, and dietetics.

HSC INFORMATION
This is a Board Developed Course. Students who complete the 240-hour course may sit for the optional HSC exam, and their marks may contribute to the calculation of their ATAR.

UNITS
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units of competency:

  • 7 core units; plus
  • 5 elective units.

Units of competency include:

  • BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program
  • HLTAHA049 Recognise the impact of health conditions
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • HLTAAPO01 Recognise healthy body systems
  • CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service
  • CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  • CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid