Department of Health & Community Services (DHCS)

HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Specialisation in
Allied Health Assistance
Therapy and Rehabilitation Support

CRICOS 120450J

Course Overview

This qualification prepares individuals to work as allied health assistants. You will develop the skills to support Allied Health Professionals in delivering therapy and health programs to clients in settings such as hospitals, aged care, disability services, and community environments.

You will work under supervision and follow instructions to assist with client care, identify risks, and report any concerns. Supervision may be direct, indirect, or remote, depending on workplace requirements and your level of experience.

You may work in one area or across multiple health disciplines, and in some roles, you may assist or guide other support staff within your scope of practice.

To achieve this qualification, you must complete at least 120 hours of clinical placement in a real workplace setting.

Skills are applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and industry codes of practice.

Course Features

  • 18 units in total (10 core + 8 electives)
  • 4 terms per year – flexible intakes
  • 1.5 year duration (60 learning weeks + 18 weeks holiday)
  • 20 hours/week face‑to‑face plus online and self learning

Career Opportunities

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Therapy Assistant (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy)
  • Rehabilitation Assistant
  • Aged Care Therapy Support Worker
  • Disability Support (therapy-focused roles)
  • Community Health Support Worker

Course Units

Core Units x 10

  • BSBMED30 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  • CHCCCS036 – Support relationships with carer and family
  • CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
  • HLTAHA027 – Assist with an allied health program
  • HLTAHA047 – Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
  • HLTAHA049 – Recognise impact of health conditions
  • HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  • HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units x 8

  • HLTAHA029 – Support independence and community participation
  • HLTAHA031 – Assist in rehabilitation programs
  • HLTAHA032 – Support maintenance of functional status
  • HLTAHA044 – Work within a community rehabilitation environment
  • HLTAHA052 – Assist with social work
  • CHCCCS00 – Address the needs of people with chronic disease
  • CHCCCS002 – Assist with movement
  • BSBMED303 – Maintain patient records