Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance / Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)

HLT33015 / HLT43015Foundation Education (RTO 22557)

Duration

Up to 18 monthsself-paced

Study mode

Online

Next start date

Anytime

Why study this course

This dual qualification will prepare you for roles where you'll provide support and assistance to Allied Health Professionals, including Physiotherapists
Gain the general knowledge needed for entry to the industry, as well as more specialised knowledge in physiotherapy
Study entirely online, before putting theory into practice by completing 120 hours of work placement

Please note this course is currently superseded and in a transition period with updates due for release in the next few months. Completion of this version before 30th October 2024 still provides you with a valid and quality outcome. Please contact Foundation Education for further information.

Recognition

This course meets Australian Qualifications Framework standards.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

However, you must be at least 18 years of age and have regular access to the internet.

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn to:

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Maintain a high standard of service
Recognise healthy body systems
Assist with an allied health program
Confirm physical health status
Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program
Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility

Enquire with Foundation Education or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
Your previous study and work experience
Your unit selections

Enquire with Foundation Education or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, Foundation Education can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Work placement

Work placement gives you invaluable real-life skills, so you graduate ready to step into a job.

This course includes 120 hours of practical work placement under the supervision of a qualified allied health professional.

Please note, if were to complete these two qualifications separately, you would be required to complete a total of 200 hours of work placement.

Enquire with Foundation Education or visit their website to find out more about credit, RPL, or work placement.

Support and delivery

A range of support options

Student Support Officers provide ongoing support from enrolment to graduation. They will assist with general enquiries and help you stay on track via activity monitoring and friendly reminders.
Benefit from access to industry experienced Technical Advisors who can help answer questions on course content, assessment and practical tasks. They are available to help you discover the real-world applications of what you're learning.
While studying, you will have access to coaching sessions where you can discuss course content and ask questions. Extra individual coaching sessions are also available on request to help you understand key concepts.

Flexible online study

Courses are delivered fully online which means that you can choose your course length. Choose to take the full allotted time, or study a lot and complete in half the time.
Foundation Education offer Orientation to new students. This familiarises you with the eLearning platform and ensures you have all the information, tools and resources you need to start studying.

Career preparation

Benefit from access to a network of practical placement partners.
Foundation Education provide advice on finding placements as well as tools and tips to use when approaching different workplaces.
Access CV tools and templates, interview preparation tips, information on writing job applications as well as commonly asked questions for job interviews.