Certificate IV in Allied Health
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Nationally Recognised
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The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance equips you with the skills and knowledge to work alongside healthcare professionals, supporting patients in their recovery and well-being.
This nationally recognised qualification covers practical techniques in therapy assistance, patient care, and health documentation, preparing you for a rewarding career in the allied health sector.
Whether in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or community health services, this course opens the door to meaningful and impactful roles in healthcare.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Education and skills
Students must complete a Pre-Training Review, meet the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill standards for this program level, and demonstrate they are a suitable candidate for this program.
Regulatory
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age, or an Asylum Seeker.
All candidates require a Unique Student Identification (USI) number. If you do not have a USI number you can apply for one online at https://www.usi.gov.au/students, or you can give Access Learning staff permission to apply on your behalf.
Students with disabilities
Access Learning welcomes all people with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions. Acceptance in this program is subject to candidates’ ability to undertake all program requirements as discussed in the Pre-Training Review, with reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Digital technology
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal and the learning management system.
Industry requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies), however please keep up to date with Australian Policies:
- Flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccinations
Prior experience
Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available. Credit Transfer is free of charge. RPL application fees are $145 per hour. Talk to our staff for more information.
120 hours of Work Placement
This program’s work placement is 120 hours. You may find your own location to do your work placement, otherwise we can help place you.
Industry Requirements
Candidates may be asked to provide evidence of the following for work placement (requirements vary according to host employer policies):
National Police Background Check
Flu or COVID-19 vaccinations (check Victorian policy)
First Aid Certificate
Other: Requirements may vary according to employer policies
Blended or Face to Face Training
This program is delivered over 37 Weeks.
If program is delivered as either Blended or Remote Learning, you will have 37 weeks to complete the course.
We can organise your work-placement with one of our host employers if required.
Assessment
Evaluation The assessment framework for students encompasses various evaluation methods, though specific tasks may not be utilised for every competency unit.
- Written inquiries and quizzes
- Scenarios and case studies
- Practical exercises or simulations
When workplace assessment is mandated, diverse evidence-collection tools may be employed:
- Workplace portfolio assignments
- Workplace reflective journaling
- Workplace logbook (WPLB)
- Workplace third-party reports (TPR)
- Workplace assessor observations
Required equipment
We recommend that students have access to a laptop or tablet to submit their assessments.
Potential Roles with a Certificate IV in Allied Health:
- Allied Health Assistant
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
These roles allow you to work closely with healthcare professionals in settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, aged care facilities, and community health organisations.
You will support patients with therapeutic activities, recovery plans, and daily tasks, contributing to their overall health and well-being.
This qualification also serves as a pathway to further studies in allied health or related fields.