Tafe allied health assistant occupational therapy

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Entry requirements

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• There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

• This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Completion requirements

During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• National Police Check

• Vaccination and health screenings

• Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires

• NSW Health has additional requirements including: agreement of the NSW Health Code of Conduct and any other forms, complete mandatory online modules and take an occupational assessment and provide your health care worker/student vaccination record

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

• A keen interest in community health

• A genuine interest in the well-being of people

• Good listening skills

• The ability to work as a team

• The ability to follow instructions

• Respect for timeliness and deadlines

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

You may be eligible to study this course for FREE.

Overview

Study the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance at Holmesglen and become an important part of the healthcare sector.

Career opportunities, include:

• therapy assistant
• physiotherapy assistant
• occupational therapy assistant
• community rehabilitation assistant
• allied health assistant

Pathways to further study:

• Diploma of Nursing
• Bachelor of Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.

Studying the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance at Holmesglen

This course is delivered at Holmesglen’s Moorabbin campus and will provide students with comprehensive training in the speciality streams of physiotherapy and occupational therapy, as well as information about other areas, including group work and community rehabilitation.

Students gain the skills to work directly with allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide clients with therapy and support to improve their quality of life in the medical, aged care and disability settings.

All our clinical specialist units are taught by allied health assistants who maintain their industry currency.

Learning will be supported through a range of online activities, lectures and tutorials. Practical sessions are conducted in our state-of-the-art allied health facility, with simulated hospital rehabilitation and community environments. Training is further enhanced with access to virtual reality learning opportunities and the Holmesglen state of the art Simulation Centre, providing students with real life scenarios in preparation for entry into the workplace.

Course structure

Timetable
Group A Mondays and Tuesdays 9am-4pm
Group B Thursdays and Fridays 9am-4pm

Units

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Unit code Name HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCCCS002 Assist with movement HLTAHA010 Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status HLTAHA016 Support the fitting of assistive equipment HLTAHA004 Support client independence and community participation HLTAHA003 Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program HLTAHA005 Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility HLTAHA009 Assist in the rehabilitation of clients HLTAHA011 Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes Code Name HLTAHA001Assist with an allied health program CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services CHCDIV001Work with diverse people CHCLEG003Manage legal and ethical compliance BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care CHCCCS002Assist with movement HLTAHA010Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status HLTAHA016Support the fitting of assistive equipment HLTAHA004Support client independence and community participation HLTAHA003Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program HLTAHA005Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility HLTAHA009Assist in the rehabilitation of clients HLTAHA011Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, students will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment (BKSB test) and a pre-training interview, attend a face to face interview and undertake some contextualised Allied Health-related questions.

These will assist with determining the prospective student suitability for the course and to identify any learning support needs.

Prior to undertaking clinical placement, students will need to provide evidence of:
– HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. This will need to occur externally at the student’s own cost (approximately $100)
– student health and immunisation status (costs will vary but is usually between $100 and $500)
– complete a National Police Records Check annually (between $25 – $50)
– hold a valid Working with Children Check for employees (approximately $130)

COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.

Recognition of prior learning

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Qualification and recognition

On completion of the course, students will receive the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Connections with industry

As the demand for therapy programs in hospital and community settings rise, allied health assistants play an increasingly important role in the rehabilitation of clients and patients, and promotion of optimal health outcomes.

Allied health assistants often work across health disciplines to assist multiple health professionals and may, in some cases, specialise in one discipline area (such as physiotherapy assistance).

This course is the ideal choice if you have worked in health in the past and are looking for a return to the health sector.

Our Department of Allied Health Services and Science has strong partnerships with a number of health services in Victoria, such as Cabrini Health, providing quality clinical placement experiences for our students that are hands-on and meaningful.

They provide you with the opportunity to practise your newly gained skills in a range of settings, including post-surgical, medical, rehab and community.

All placements are well supported by fully qualified allied health clinical staff to produce graduates who are work ready for a career as an allied health assistant.

Fees

Tuition fees (GST exempt) Cost Full Fee$17,238 Government subsidised$3,162 Concession$632 Free TAFE eligible studentFREE Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) Materials fee$0 Activities fee$0

**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF – 102kb).

All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession .

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Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that students are aged 18 or older by the course commencement date or applicants should have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 10.

Be prepared to participate in the required 120 hours of vocational placement and hold the necessary mandatory documentation (see Placement below).

Be able to attend the required Residential School / practical skills learning sessions and complete various physical tasks associated with assisting with delivering allied health care.

Applicants should also possess computer skills including being able to operate a personal computer and printer, create and manage basic files, navigate a learning management system, perform basic tasks such as word processing, sending and receiving emails with attachments, uploading and downloading documents and using web based search engines.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland’s online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You may also be required to purchase uniform items, including TAFE Queensland branded items. These details will be provided after enrolment or during orientation. The purchase of these uniform items may incur additional costs of approximately $35.00.

Placement

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
While TAFE Queensland will make every effort to minimise disruption to study, the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and subsequent restriction of access to some health care facilities during this time, may cause delays with vocational placement and completion of this course.

Students are advised that they will need to evidence maintenance of full COVID-19 vaccination to attend the mandatory vocational placement assessment components of this course.
The vaccines received must be approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia or endorsed by the WHO-COVAX if vaccinated overseas. Please see the following link for the accepted vaccines.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
​This course now requires you to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check to be eligible to attend the vocational placement assessment component of your studies.

You are to apply for this NDIS Worker Screening Check once enrolled as TAFE Queensland will need to verify your application as a student.

You are required to complete 120 hours of placement to satisfy this component of your qualification. Completing placement is compulsory, and you will be expected to manage family and work commitments in order to complete your shifts.

Working under the supervision of  an Allied Health professional, or a suitably qualified Allied Health Assistant, you may be exposed to job tasks and assist in the execution of programs for patients to meet their various allied health goals including, but not limited to:

• Shower retraining
• Splinting
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) equipment application or education
• Group Therapy programs – such as ADL, Hip or Knee classes, cardiac group, hydrotherapy
• Individual Therapy programs – such as Lower Limb and or Upper Limb strengthening and or stretching goals, walking/gait retraining exercises
• Therapy for Stroke and Parkinson patients, Acquired Brain Injury patients, trauma, acute and slow stream rehabilitation
• Home visits
• Community outings
• Other non-clinical tasks related to the delivery of allied health client care

Some TAFE Queensland locations offer vocational placement services.  For further vocational placement information, please refer to your intended study location or contact our customer service team. If you are actively employed or volunteering in the allied health industry in a health care environment, please discuss your placement requirements with the Vocational Placement Team at your course location.

Routinely, placement will be in a full-time block of 40 hours per week for three weeks.

• Shifts are determined by your placement facility; these may include early mornings or late nights, any day of the week, and public holidays. Shifts may commence as early as 6.00am and late shifts finish at approximately 11.30pm. Night shifts are routinely between 9pm and 7am.
• Please expect to travel within a 45 to 60 minute radius of your local area, as per Google maps, to attend vocational placement.  If you reside outside of your course location, your placement will be managed on an individual basis, dependent upon your location. Placement availability for could require personal travel and accommodation arrangements.

Mandatory Placement Documents:

Before placement can be allocated, the following documentation must be provided to your course location.

You will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these placement requirements.

Additional documentation may be requested by placement facilities.

1.  Current Australian First Aid Certificate including current CPR.
If you hold a current Australian First Aid Certificate with current CPR (updated annually), please include a JP certified copy of your Statement of Attainment with your enrolment paperwork. The CPR component will need to be updated annually and it is your responsibility to ensure you provide evidence of currency to TAFE Queensland.

If you DO NOT have a current Australian First Aid Certificate, some TAFE Queensland locations deliver this unit as part of this course.  If your chosen location does not offer this unit as part of the course please refer to your intended study location or contact our customer service team for further information on how to complete this unit. 

2.  Working with Children
Queensland Students – The Working with Children Check (Blue Card Application) must be completed in person for students who live less than 50 km from a TAFE Queensland location. Information can be viewed at http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au

All original identification documents need to be sighted and students are requested to bring these documents with them for submission of their application.  If a student resides more than 50 km from TAFE Queensland location, then the ‘Confirmation of Identity’ form must be submitted with the Blue Card application.  Students may submit this by email or in person.

Interstate students – Please contact the Vocational Placement Coordinator at your course location for any individual State legislative requirements for working with children.

Please note: TAFE Queensland wishes to warn you, as a Blue Card applicant, that it is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a Blue Card application.  For further information regarding ‘disqualified’ persons, please contact Blue Card Services.

3.  Australian Federal Police (AFP) Check 
You must be able to provide an original Australian Federal Police check on request of a placement facility at any time.

Please contact the Vocational Placement Coordinator at your course location should you have any notification or criminal history appearing on your certificate as this may impact on your acceptance by facilities for placement and therefore affect course outcomes.

Please refer to the Australian Federal Police website to download the application form at http://www.afp.gov.au.  Approximate cost $45.

The Police Check MUST be issued by the Australian Federal Police.  All other types of police checks will not be accepted.  Current AFP documentation must be no older than 3 months prior to the start of study and when completing the application.  Under Section 8: Purpose of Check – please select Code Number 37.

Immunisation Documentation as addressed in the Need to Know section.

Need to know

For all students who are undertaking courses that include Vocational Placements in a high risk workplace, Queensland Health has directed that students must declare your COVID-19 Vaccination status and evidence to either TAFE Queensland or the placement provider. 

This may require you providing us or the placement provider information on:

• Your vaccinate status
• Last date of vaccination
• Evidence of vaccine status

Where this information will be collected as part of your application and / or enrolment process.  Any data collected will be managed under the TAFE Queensland Privacy Policy.

This requirement is in place for all students in affected courses, including TAFE at School students.

Those students who have a medical contraindication may be unable to complete the vocational placement component of their course. This means you may not be able to meet all of the requirements of your course and may not be able to graduate or receive your qualification.

If you have any questions or concerns with this requirement, please contact our COVID hotline on 07 3307 4789.

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TAFE Queensland strongly recommends that prior to enrolment you consider your eligibility to obtain the placement documentation including the following Immunisation Documents.

It is your responsibility to ensure your placement documentation remains current throughout your studies.​

Immunisation Documentation:
You must have commenced the vaccination regimes listed below before or at the time of enrolment.  You must provide full vaccination history for all of the following vaccination regimes, including serology evidence of immunity where indicated. You may also need to contact your local doctor to assist you with this evidence.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Vaccination and serology evidence requirements may alter during your studies, in accordance with changes to industry requirements and/or Australian Immunisation Guidelines.

Any costs associated in acquiring the placement documentation are in addition to course costs and will be borne by the student.

• Full COVID-19 Vaccination – evidence of 2 vaccinations of a type approved by Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia, or endorsed by the World Health Organisation. Students are advised that a booster may be deemed an additional requirement by health providers.
• Hepatitis B - you must commence or have undertaken an age appropriate course of vaccination.  Students must not undertake an accelerated course of vaccination. To prove immunity you will need to have a blood test (serology) after the completion of the full vaccination course.
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) - provide serology or evidence of completed vaccinations.
• MMR (Measles Mumps and Rubella) - provide serology or evidence of completed vaccinations.
• dTpa (Adult Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) - provide evidence that you have received a booster within the last 10 years.
• Influenza Vaccination: Annual vaccination