Combined to make a 240-credit diploma, the Undergraduate Level 4/5 Health and Social Care is a fast-track course. The qualification is the equivalent of the first two years of an undergraduate course. Learners can progress to their final year at a university after completing this acclaimed qualification. This final top-up degree can be undertaken via distance learning.
This course is made up of six Level 4 modules and assignments, which are worth a total of 120 credits. Level 5 consists of five modules and assignments, which are worth a further 120credits. Should a learner determine to cease studying after the completion of Level 4, they will receive their initial 120 credits, allowing them to apply or an exemption from the first year of a university degree course.
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation) is a nationally recognised training qualification which teaches you how to implement health care program activities, confirm a patient’s physical health status, interpret and apply medical terminology and follow safe work practices for direct client care. The elective nutrition and dietetics specialisation course units have been developed to teach you how to evaluate menus, meet individualised plans and monitor and implement therapeutic diets.
A qualification in Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation) opens up employment opportunities across the healthcare and well-being sectors where you can perform a vital role in health and community sectors, including rehabilitation centres, allied health, health promotion and hospital food service departments.
This is a great opportunity to gain two qualifications that are highly regarded in the Aged Care industry. The dual course Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) and Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) is a good place to start if you want to work in the aged care industry. Emphasising patient care and well-being, these two courses include hands-on experience with qualified industry professionals and will prepare you for roles in both community and home environments. These two courses are combined allowing you to gain two Certificate IV qualifications by completing only a few extra units.
We provide a warm and welcoming environment and all our trainers are caring and dynamic with extensive industry experience. Through a fun, dynamic, flexible and supportive learning environment, you will develop the confidence you need to take that important first step.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer in 2021
If you want to position yourself as a high-value employee in this care landscape, then enrolling in our dual qualifications is a great way to start. This dual certificate course can give you invaluable skills for helping patients with disabilities. The two courses will teach you how to provide individualised support to disabled persons, how to manage legal and ethical compliance and how to provide leisure and health programming for disability care. These two courses are combined allowing you to gain two Certificate IV qualifications by completing only a few extra units.
We provide a warm and welcoming environment and all our trainers are caring and dynamic with extensive industry experience. Through a fun, dynamic, flexible and supportive learning environment, you will develop the confidence you need to take that important first step.
This course is eligible for JobTrainer in 2021
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance provides the solution for what could be considered the ‘missing link’ in the health and fitness industry – by providing the skills and knowledge to better assist allied health professionals (and as a result, their clients) in their day to day roles.
Ideal for anyone wanting to work in the health and wellness industry, including fitness professionals, the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will qualify you to work alongside health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and medical professionals and facilitate the rehabilitation of clients while encouraging optimal health.
As a part of this course, you’re able to elect specialisations to further your education, whether you want to work in the fields of physiotherapy, community rehabilitation, occupational therapy or fitness – just to name a few. Typical task and duties of an Allied Health Assistant include helping to implement general care programs and assisting clients with ongoing therapy, as well as working with patients in recreational and leisure activities.
The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance equips you with a solid understanding of how to assist with allied health programming, how to interpret basic medical terminology and how to comply with infection prevention and control policies. You will also learn the important skill of communicating effectively with both professionals and patients.
This course allows you to work alongside allied health workers, implementing treatment plans and therapeutic solutions in a range of areas, including in aged and disability support, child welfare, youth or multicultural services. With such a diverse range of areas, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas or focus on one that you are most passionate about. This nationally recognised training qualification in allied health enables you to work in entry-level positions across a wide range of positions in the health sector such as Patient Care Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant.
These allied health careers will require you to be responsible for providing patient care and encouraging patients to complete specific treatment plans related to injury, illness or disability-related physical issues. Â Allied health graduates are required in a range of different health industry settings, including hospitals, medical practices, schools and community health centres.