Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course details
Overview
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to become an Allied Health Assistant. Allied Health Assistants provide therapeutic and programs to support persons in health, aged care, disability and any other settings where allied health professionals provide services. They work under the delegation and supervision of allied health professionals and are trained to work within a particular scope of practice and undertake tasks that are delegated to them by allied health professionals. They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings.
Careers
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become an Allied Health Assistant.
Pathways
There are no guaranteed pathways for this course. Graduates may choose to continue their studies in programs such as Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support or Diploma of Nursing.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review, including a literacy and numeracy assessment, to determine suitability of the course. Applicants must be willing to provide a Working with Children Check, a current clear Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and proof of up-to-date immunisation status prior to practical placement, if requested by the employer as part of the Practical Placement Agreement. Applicants are also required to have access to a computer/laptop for class and home and the internet at home. Applicants that wish to enrol in the part time study mode must be working in the industry at least 6 hours per week and will be required to provide a letter from their current employer to support this course entry requirement.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 60 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 20 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family | 70 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | 120 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 40 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA027 | Assist with an allied health program | 80 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA047 | Engage with clinical supervision and delegation | 70 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA049 | Recognise impact of health conditions | 100 | $35.00 |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 35 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | $0.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBMED303 | Maintain patient records | 20 | $35.00 |
| CHCAGE007 | Recognise and report risk of falls | 30 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE008 | Implement falls prevention strategies | 0 | $0.00 |
| CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease | 75 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | 25 | $40.00 |
| CHCCCS037 | Visit client residence | 50 | $0.00 |
| CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 30 | $0.00 |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 25 | $0.00 |
| CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 80 | $0.00 |
| CHCPRT003 | Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people | 50 | $35.00 |
| HLTADM008 | Administer and coordinate Telehealth services | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA028 | Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs | 120 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA029 | Support independence and community participation | 75 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA030 | Assist with basic foot care | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA031 | Assist in rehabilitation programs | 95 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA032 | Support maintenance of functional status | 95 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes | 65 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA034 | Support the development of speech and communication skills | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA035 | Provide support in dysphagia management | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA036 | Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication system | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA037 | Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA038 | Support the use of orthoses or prostheses | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA039 | Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA040 | Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA041 | Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA042 | Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA043 | Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA044 | Work within a community rehabilitation environment | 60 | $35.00 |
| HLTAHA045 | Assist people management in medical imaging | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA046 | Support the medical imaging professional | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA048 | Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA050 | Assist with podiatry exercise | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA051 | Assist with podiatric procedures | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA052 | Assist with social work | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAHA053 | Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | $0.00 |
| HLTAUD001 | Assess hearing | 120 | $40.00 |
| HLTHSS011 | Maintain stock inventory | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | 30 | $40.00 |
| HLTOTH001 | Apply casts | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTOTH003 | Remove casts | 0 | $0.00 |
| HLTWHS005 | Conduct manual tasks safely | 30 | $0.00 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | 2027 | |
| Government Subsidised | $7,859 | $8,264 |
| Concession | $269 | $269 |
| Self-Funded | $8,061 | $8,466 |
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE, if you're eligible. Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See www.freetafe.vic.gov.au.
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 January | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, Full Year, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9.00AM - 3.00PM, INTAKE CLOSED |
