HLT43021
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Advance your allied health career with specialised skills in therapy program delivery, clinical coordination, and complex client care across hospitals, rehabilitation, and community health services.
This qualification develops advanced skills for allied health assistants supporting therapy, rehabilitation and client care across hospitals, community health, disability, aged care and rehabilitation services. Learners work under professional delegation, coordinating and implementing therapy programs, working with more complex needs and contributing to safe, person-centred outcomes. Elective options allow specialisation in areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology or community rehabilitation.
Who This Course Is For
- Allied Health Assistants wanting to progress into senior or specialised roles
- Staff who support clinicians delivering therapy and rehabilitation programs
- Individuals seeking greater autonomy while working under professional delegation
- Learners wanting a nationally recognised qualification for higher-level therapy assistant or coordinator positions
- People working in hospital, community health, disability, aged care or rehabilitation settings
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Support and implement allied health therapy programs for clients with varying and more complex needs
- Apply advanced knowledge of body systems, health conditions, mobility and rehabilitation practices
- Engage effectively with clinical supervision and delegation while working with diverse people
- Communicate clearly with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams and maintain clinical documentation
- Ensure safe, compliant practice through infection control, WHS, manual handling and reflective professional practice
Course Snapshot
Qualification
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Duration
12-24 Months
Funding
State funding availability in NSW
This qualification comprises 18 units of competency, including 10 core units and 8 elective units, selected to align with workplace requirements and industry standards across allied health settings.
Core Units
Elective Units (can be tailored)
Entry Requirements
Participants will need an appropriate level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to engage effectively with this course. Upon enquiry, SWC will discuss LLND skills with participants to help determine any support that may be beneficial before training begins.
If undertaking this course as a Traineeship, participants are required to be employed on a regular basis in work that is relevant to the qualification being undertaken.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) if you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. These options can reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. For more information, please refer to the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy on our Support page.
Course Commencement
This course offers flexible start dates with rolling enrolments throughout the year.
Course Duration
Typically, 12-24 months, delivered flexibly via our workplace-based training model with self-paced learning, primarily on the job. This qualification requires at least 120 hours of clinical on the job placement.
Course Delivery
This qualification is delivered in the workplace, with all training and assessment completed in real work environments. Learners are supported by an experienced workplace supervisor/mentor and receive an SWC Learning Guide and Resources to help gather workplace-specific evidence.
Training includes:
- One on one Trainer/Assessor sessions every 4-6 weeks
- Self-directed learning using SWC resources and workplace policies and procedures
- Regular support via email and phone
- Real time practice of skills in the workplace setting
The program is self-paced and competency-based, with most learners completing in 12-24 months. Ongoing enrolments available.
Assessment
You will be required to complete both knowledge based and practical assessments completed during work hours. These may include:
- Workplace observation
- Oral and written questioning
- Portfolio evidence
- Third party supervisor reports
- Simulated tasks (if required)
All assessment tools meet training package and compliance requirements.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43021) qualification.
Smart and Skilled Funding (NSW)
Eligible learners and employers in New South Wales may be able to access government subsidised training through the NSW Smart and Skilled program. Funding is subject to eligibility and availability. For full details, please visit our Funding page.
Fee for Service
If government funding is not available or eligibility criteria are not met, this course can be undertaken on a fee-for-service basis. Please refer to our price list for current course fees and up-to-date pricing.
Fee-for-Service Price List