Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification covers workers who provide assistance to allied health professionals. Workers at this level operate under direct supervision and do not conduct programs or therapeutic interventions.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Therapy assistant	Podiatry assistant
Physiotherapy assistant	Speech pathology assistant
Occupational therapy assistant	Allied health assistant

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES  15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 10 core units 5 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units 

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information 

BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 

HLTAH301B Assist with an allied health program 

HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context 

HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service 

HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement 

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health 

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 

HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes 

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice 

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group A electives  - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice 

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers 

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people 

Other relevant electives 

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.

Client support 

CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people 

CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour 

CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability 

CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health 

or 

CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues 

CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools 

HLTAH302C Assist with the application and removal of a plaster cast 

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients 

HLTCSD304C Support the care of clients 

HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour 

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers 

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people 

HLTRAH301C Undertake visits to remote communities 

First aid 

HLTCPR201B Perform CPR 

HLTFA201B Provide basic emergency life support 

Medical imaging assistance 

HLTMI301A Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging 

HLTMI302A Support the medical imaging professional 

Equipment /environment support 

HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work  (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)

HLTMS203C Undertake routine stock maintenance 

HLTMS204C Handle and move equipment , goods , mail and furniture 

HLTTH303C Identify and move to maintain a sterile field  (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)

HLTMS206C Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting 

HLTMS208C Handle waste in a health care environment 

HLTGM305C Maintain pool environments 

Performance 

BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness 

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 

BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development 

Administration 

BSBMED302B Prepare and process medical accounts 

BSBMED303B Maintain patient records 

BSBWOR204A Use business technology 

HLTCOM407B Provide reception services for a practice