HLT43021 | HealthcareLink

Course Description

The course is nationally recognised training with Rural Medical Education Australia (RTO code 45542, CRICOS code 04128G) delivering HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance and will give you the practical skills and knowledge to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Course Details Course Code HLT43021 Expected Duration Total Course Cost Study Locations Course Content

12 – 15 months

AUD $12,826.00

Toowoomba Queensland

20hrs per week of face-to-face teaching and learning.

120hrs of practical industry placement.

Core Units BSBMED301 CHCCCS020 CHCCCS036 CHCCCS038 CHCDIV001 HLTAHA027 HLTAHA047 HLTAHA049 HLTINF006 HLTWHS002

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

Support relationships with carer and family

Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Work with diverse people

Assist with an allied health program

Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

Recognise impact of health conditions

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Elective Units All students complete both the mandatory and the Communication & Swallowing Support electives. Students may then select three electives in any area of interest. Mandatory Electives HLTAID009 CHCDIV002 HLTAHA034 HLTAHA035 HLTAHA036 Movement & Mobility Support CHCCCS002 HLTAHA028 HLTAHA032 HLTAHA039 HLTAHA040 HLTAHA042 Podiatry Support HLTAHA030 HLTAHA050 HLTAHA051 Exercise Physiology SISFFIT040 General Electives CHCAGE011

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Communication & Swallowing Support
Support the development of speech and communication skills
Provide support in dysphagia management
Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Assist with movement
Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
Support maintenance of functional status
Nutrition & Dietetic Support
Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
Assist with basic foot care
Assist with podiatry exercise
Assist with podiatric procedures
Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
Provide support to people living with dementia

Assessment Includes:

online quizzes
written assessment
simulation activities
Industry placement logbook
Work samples

Practical Placement

You are required to complete 120 hours of compulsory practical placement in a workplace where health services are delivered by allied health professionals. During your placement, you will work under the supervision of an allied health professional, or an experienced Allied Health Assistant to provide allied health support to patients, document in medical records and communicate with the healthcare team.

Through RuralMedEd’s strong partnerships with the healthcare industry, you will have access to a range of placement opportunities, including private hospitals, Residential Aged Care Facilities, and private allied health professionals.

Although RuralMedEd will attempt to find a placement that fits with your work and family commitments, you may be required to manage your schedule in order to commit to the placement requirements. Travel may be required.

Unless otherwise organised, placements will be offered in a full-time block of 40 hours per week for three consecutive weeks after completion of your study.

If you are currently employed in the healthcare sector, please discuss the possibility of completing your placement at your current workplace with our Course Coordinator.