Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change in packaging rules. Significant changes to core. Minimum work requirement of 80 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide assistance to allied health professionals under predetermined guidelines. Depending on the setting, work may include following treatment plans for therapeutic interventions and/or conducting programs under the regular direct, indirect or remote supervision of an allied health professional.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 11
- 8 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – the unit must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
CHCCCS010 |
Maintain high standard of service |
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
HLTAHA001 |
Assist with an allied health program |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
Elective units
CHCCCS002 |
Assist with movement |
CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
CHCSET001 |
Work with forced migrants |
CHCSOH001 |
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
HLTAHA025 |
Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging |
HLTAHA026 |
Support the medical imaging professional |
HLTAID001 |
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
HLTAID002 |
Provide basic emergency life support |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
HLTFS207C |
Follow basic food safety practices |
HLTINF002 |
Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
HLTOHC005 |
Use basic oral health screening tools |
BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
BSBINN301 |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
BSBMED302 |
Prepare and process medical accounts |
BSBMED303 |
Maintain patient records |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705