HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (2 Year Course)
Delivered onsite in partnership with IVET Institute Pty Ltd (RTO: 40548)
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to undertake some entry-level industry-based training and learning related to the health industry. While students only undertake some Units of Competence drawn from the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance qualification, these units are selected as most relevant in providing foundation knowledge, skills and practical experience for those interested in a career in the health sector.
VET Course Fee:
If you choose to undertake a VET Subject, a separate fee will apply for each course.
Full details of course fees are outlined in the booklist.
Students will be awarded the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance on the successful completion of all the required units of competency. The RTO IVET Institute Pty Ltd are responsible for issuing qualifications and statements of attainment associated with this course.
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for a scored VCE VET program must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR.
HLTWHS001: Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTINF006: Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CHCCOM005: Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCCCS020: Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS002: Assist with Movement
HLTAHA027: Assist with an Allied Health Program (Resources only)
CHCDIV001: Work with Diverse People
HLTAID011: Provide First Aid
Plus an introduction to Year 2
HLTAHA027: Assist with an allied health program (Assessment and SWL placements) ***
HLTHPS001: Take Clinical Measurements
HLTAAP001: Recognise Health Body Systems
BSBMED301: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAHA049: Recognise impact of health conditions
*** Denotes requirement of Structured workplace learning associated for competency (SWL) ***
This course provides training for assisting allied health professionals. The possible job outcomes of this course are:
Nursing
Therapy assistant
Physiotherapy assistant
Podiatry assistant
Speech Pathology assistant
Excellent pathway to further study at Diploma and Bachelor level for any health care career.
Students who select this course will have to complete mandatory workplace training by completing 120hrs of industry experience (SWL), however, they have the option not to do so.
Choosing NOT to participate in the mandatory workplace training will result in a partial completion of the Certificate. Students will still have the opportunity to obtain a study score towards their ATAR and industry related knowledge. The advantage of this knowledge going into health-related tertiary study is highly advantageous.
Teacher - Sharelle Patten: spatten@cmc.vic.edu.au
Teacher - Cassie Parker: cparker@cmc.vic.edu.au
Teacher - Anna McLean: amclean@cmc.vic.edu.au
Pathways Learning Director - Kieren Prowse: vet@cmc.vic.edu.au
Pathways Administrator - Samantha Hoyle: shoyle@cmc.vic.edu.au