Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a new worker wanting to become an Allied Health Assistant and gain entry to the aged care, disability and other health sectors. They may provide assistance, under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).
Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote, according to the individual Allied Health Assistant’s scope of practice and experience.
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.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
12 units must be completed:
- 7 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 4 units from the electives listed below
- up to 1 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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Core units |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTAHA027 |
Assist with an allied health program |
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HLTAHA049 |
Recognise impact of health conditions |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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Elective units |
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CHCAGE007 |
Recognise and report risk of falls |
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CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
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CHCCCS002 |
Assist with movement |
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CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
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CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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CHCCCS038 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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HLTAHA029 |
Support independence and community participation |
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HLTAHA030 |
Assist with basic foot care |
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HLTAHA041 |
Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTFSE001 |
Follow basic food safety practices |
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HLTHSS011 |
Maintain stock inventory |
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HLTINF002 |
Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
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HLTWHS005 |
Conduct manual tasks safely |
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Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
