This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. You will gain the skills to provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. You will gain the skills to conduct therapeutic and program related activities in physiotherapy and occupational therapy under supervision of an allied health professional.
Qualification:
Qualification:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) HLT43015
2 semesters full-time (approximately 20 hours per week) OR part time equivalent, plus additional 5 hours per week (approximately) individual learning such as online activities, projects and teamwork.
Cost Info:
Cost Info:
The 2020 Semester 1 enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. The total program cost may vary depending on the choice of elective subjects or if subjects are attempted more than once. Subject costs identified as Standard are partially subsidised by the ACT Government. Concessions may be available to eligible students.
To help with the enrolment process print your timetable, or keep the window open, so that you can refer back to it for your course (program) code, course (program) name, and the Course Reference Numbers (CRNs).
This course is offered under Skilled Capital. The initiative will give eligible participants the opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification and receive a completion payment from the Education Directorate. The completion payment is made upon successful completion of their skilled capital qualification which must be completed within two years of the commencement date.
This program has a mandatory work placement (120 hours in total). CIT teachers will arrange all placements.
Before undertaking any industry placement, you must:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- have a National Police check;
- have a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check' ;
- provide evidence of required vaccinations.
Entry Requirements / How to Enrol
Open entry
On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate literacy and numeracy skills by undertaking a literacy and numeracy assessment. You may be required to undertake additional Foundation Skills subjects to support your learning and success in this program.
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Literacy Skills Information
We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your program of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this program. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level program. Please visit Foundation Skills.
Transition Information
Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.
Subject Cancellations/Changes
To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.
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. It
applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in
various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion
and judgment using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice
and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification
requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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.
This unit applies to all workers.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other
industry providers. This unit applies to a range of health and
community service contexts where workers may communicate face-to-face,
in writing or using digital media and work with limited responsibility
under direct or indirect supervision.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with
basic information about the human body and to recognise and promote
ways to maintain healthy functioning of the body. This unit applies to
any worker who needs to use and interpret information that includes
references to client anatomy and physiology.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain
and interpret information about client health status and to check a
client?s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy
and physiology. This unit applies to individuals working directly with
clients and who assist in the provision of health care services. Some
disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination
regarding delegation and supervision.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research
information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities,
and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those
responsibilities. This unit applies to people working in roles with
managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to
medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers
involved.
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. This
unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health
and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, in both centre-based and
home-based service provision.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deliver
and monitor a therapeutic program that has been developed by a
physiotherapist to address the requirements of individual clients.
This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be performed
under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or remote) of an
allied health professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support
individuals or a group of individuals participating in group
physiotherapy programs designed to restore optimum movement and
functional independence. This unit applies to allied health assistants
and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct,
indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a
first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who
may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of
situations, including community and workplace settings.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide
basic assistance to an allied health professional. This unit applies
to allied health assistants working in a health or community context.
Depending on the setting, work may include following treatment plans
for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the
regular (direct, indirect or remote) supervision of an allied health
professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to receive
and respond to rehabilitation programs developed by allied health
professionals. This unit applies to allied health assistants and
should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct,
indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support
clients to participate in developmental activities that will enhance
or maintain functional status. This unit applies to allied health
assistants and should be performed under the direction and supervision
(direct, indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan,
prepare and implement group activities to meet individual client
outcomes. This unit applies to allied health assistants and should be
performed under the direction and supervision (direct, indirect or
remote) of an allied health professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with
clients, their carers and other members of a multi-disciplinary team
where appropriate, to assist with fitting assistive equipment to meet
individual client needs. This unit applies to allied health assistants
and should be performed under the direction and supervision (direct,
indirect or remote) of an allied health professional.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish and
manage professional on-to-one relationships with clients in the
context of providing an ongoing health service or intervention. This
unit applies to community services or health workers who have defined
responsibilities to work independently with clients within broad but
established guidelines.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support
people who require assistance with basic physical movement which may
be due to incapacity. This unit applies to workers in a range of
community services or health contexts who provide front line support
services within the context of an established individualised plan.
For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and to show you more relevant content and adverts when browsing the web. By continuing to use our website, you consent to cookies being used. See our Cookie Notice or Privacy Statement to find out more.
Study at CIT 
Current Students 
Industry/Business 