Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

This qualification comprises 18 units in total, including 10 core units and eight elective units. 

Core units 

BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.

CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond effectively to people with behaviours of concern. Skills are associated with handling difficult incidents rather than managing ongoing behaviour difficulties. 

CHCCCS036 - Support relationships with carer and family 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work positively with the carer and family of people using a service based on an understanding of their support needs. 

CHCCCS038 - Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support, and to deliver rights-based services using a person-centred approach. It should be carried out in conjunction with individualised plans. 

CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. 

HLTAHA027 - Assist with an allied health program 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions or conducting programs. 

HLTAHA047 - Engage with clinical supervision and delegation 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes preparing for and participating in a structured process of clinical supervision and receiving delegations. 

HLTAHA049 - Recognise impact of health conditions 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise the impact of health conditions of a person undertaking an intervention or therapy program. Work includes using a basic understanding of the human body to assist in interpreting information about person's health status to promote ways to maintain a healthy functioning of the body. 

HLTINF006 - Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks. 

HLTWHS002 - Follow safe work practices for direct client care 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for a worker to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients. It has a focus on maintaining safety of the worker, the people being supported and other community members. 

Electives 

CHCCCS002 - Assist with movement 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may be due to incapacity. 

HLTAHA028 - Delivery and monitor physical or manual therapy program 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to a registered Allied Health Professional. Work includes supporting individuals or a group of individuals participating in physical or manual therapy programs. 

HLTAHA032 - Support maintenance of functional status 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes supporting the individual to participate in developmental activities that will enhance or maintain functional status. 

HLTAHA031 - Assist in rehabilitation programs 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes receiving and responding to rehabilitation programs developed by Allied Health Professionals. 

HLTAHA033 - Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide assistance to an Allied Health Professional. Work includes planning, preparing and implementing group activities to meet individual outcomes. 

CHCAGE007 - Recognise and report risk of falls 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with a person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to recognise and report the risk of falls. 

CHCAGE008 - Implement falls prevention strategies 

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in partnership with a person and their family, carer or others identified by the person to implement strategies to minimise the risk of falls, according to an individualised plan. 

HLTAID011 – Provide First aid 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. 

Should you leave the course before you complete it, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for any units of competency you’ve successfully completed and where fees have been paid in full.