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HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

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.

by National College Australia
30/10/2026
52 Weeks
Blended
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About

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.
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Overview

This course is made up of 12 Units: 7 Core Units and 5 Elective Units.

It is structured and delivered through a mix of online and workplace-based activities.

When you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate issued with HLT33021 - Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.

  • BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program
  • HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions
  • HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  • HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
  • HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
  • HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
  • HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
  • CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
  • CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  • CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

Requirements

What do you need to do this course?

This course does NOT have any formal entry requirements but it is important that you have:

  • Access to the internet: Your reading and assessment materials have been set up online. You will need to have reliable internet to access the resources. If the internet speed is not high enough, you may struggle with uploading the required evidence, including videos, to the platform.
  • Access to the computer: You will need access to a laptop or desktop for completing your course. You will need some basic computer skills to navigate the online platform using the instructions provided, and download or upload files where required.
  • Basic knowledge of using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.
  • A level of fitness that will allow you to undertake physical tasks involved in a day to day work related to the practical requirements of your course.
  • Comply with Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital Literacy skills are required to study at this level.
  • Be at least 18 Years of Age
  • Provide and Meet USI Requirement   (Use Create USI)

Outcome

Job Roles

  • Allied Health Assistan
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physiotherapist’s Assistant
  • Podiatrist’s Assistant
  • Medical Administration

Diversity and Wellbeing

NCA ensures the learning environment is culturally safe that the training environment and activities, materials and assessment policies, support services are accessible for the safety and wellbeing of the student. Ensure that students participating in work placements or training are not subjected to any form of sexual harassment, victimisation, or discrimination, in accordance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination acts and other similar legislations., at common law.

Work Placement

  • Minimum of 120 hours

RPL

NA

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  • Start Date 30/10/2026
  • Study Mode Blended
  • Category Allied Health
  • Duration 52 Weeks
  • Level Beginners

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