Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
HLT43021
BIC9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/11/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and report issues.
Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual allied health assistant’s scope of practice and experience.
They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of clinical placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
There are 120 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eighteen (18) units must be completed:- Ten (10) core units
- Eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
- At least six (6) units from the electives listed below, at least four (4) of these units must be coded HLTAHA
- Up to two (2) unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - this unit must be relevant to the work outcome
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for each specialisation:
- All units from group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support)
- All units from group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetic Support)
- All units from group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Communication and Swallowing Support)
- All units from group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Rehabilitation and Reablement Support)
- All units from group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Medical Imaging Support)
- All units from group F electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Psychosocial Support)
- All units from group G electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Podiatry Support)
Where two or more specialisations are completed, this should be noted on the testamur or statement of attainment when awarding the qualification.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Units of competency that contain:
- pre-requisites are identified within the Qualification Packaging Rules on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
- mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE80 | Movement and Mobility Support |
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEI74 | HLTAHA027 | Assist with an allied health program | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEI84 | HLTAHA047 | Engage with clinical supervision and delegation | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEH25 | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | 125 | Unit of competency |
| WG739 | HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUK35 | BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEI45 | HLTAHA049 | Recognise impact of health conditions | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AVC57 | CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OEH37 | CHCCCS036 | Support relationships with carer and family | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Electives: Group A – Movement and Mobility Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support), all units from Group A electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC75 | CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEI52 | HLTAHA037 | Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEI17 | HLTAHA028 | Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OEI75 | HLTAHA032 | Support maintenance of functional status | 85 | Unit of competency |
| OEI50 | HLTAHA038 | Support the use of orthoses or prostheses | 65 | Unit of competency |
3. Electives: Group B – Nutrition and Dietetic Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetic Support), all units from Group B electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI51 | HLTAHA039 | Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEI56 | HLTAHA042 | Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEI27 | HLTAHA040 | Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEI47 | HLTAHA041 | Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEI15 | HLTAHA043 | Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Electives: Group C – Communications and Swallowing Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Communications and Swallowing Support), all units from Group C electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI13 | HLTAHA036 | Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication system | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEI30 | HLTAHA035 | Provide support in dysphagia management | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEI72 | HLTAHA034 | Support the development of speech and communication skills | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Electives: Group D – Rehabilitation and Reablement Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Rehabilitation and Reablement Support), all units from Group D electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI73 | HLTAHA031 | Assist in rehabilitation programs | 85 | Unit of competency |
| OEI40 | HLTAHA033 | Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEI34 | HLTAHA029 | Support independence and community participation | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEH39 | CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEI50 | HLTAHA038 | Support the use of orthoses or prostheses | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEI46 | HLTAHA044 | Work within a community rehabilitation environment | 55 | Unit of competency |
6. Electives: Group E – Medical Imaging Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Medical Imaging Support), all units from Group E electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI53 | HLTAHA045 | Assist people management in medical imaging | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVA31 | HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEI25 | HLTAHA046 | Support the medical imaging professional | 25 | Unit of competency |
7. Electives: Group F – Psychosocial Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Psychosocial Support), all units from Group F electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI42 | HLTAHA052 | Assist with social work | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEH24 | CHCAGE011 | Provide support to people living with dementia | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEH39 | CHCCCS040 | Support independence and wellbeing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVB69 | CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 50 | Unit of competency |
8. Electives: Group G – Podiatry Support specialisation
To achieve Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Podiatry Support), all units from Group G electives must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI60 | HLTAHA030 | Assist with basic foot care | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEI79 | HLTAHA051 | Assist with podiatric procedures | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEI38 | HLTAHA050 | Assist with podiatry exercise | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVA31 | HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
9. Other Electives
Up to six (6) units may be completed from this group.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN3 | HLT43015 | Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |
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