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Why study Allied Health Assistance?
Allied Health, in general, is an integral part of Australia's health care system. Allied health professionals support doctors and nurses by designing and delivering programs to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and clients across the broad spectrum of health care.
This course will get you started in a career in the Allied Health industry. It targets the aged care sector.
It will prepare you to work as an entry-level allied health assistance worker, which involves providing therapeutic and program-related support to allied health professionals.The qualification prepares you for employment in the allied health industry as a:
- Allied Health Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physiotherapist’s Assistant
- Podiatrist’s Assistant
- Medical Administration
This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide assistance to allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines. 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 allied health professionals.
What you’ll learn?
You'll get to learn all aspects of a carer's role including following an individualised plan to undertake daily personal care tasks to ensure the well-being of older people.
Who is this course for?
This course is for:
- people who have no experience in aged care and are interested in getting into the industry.
- people currently working in aged care who do not hold a formal qualification.