Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

Qualification
National Code:
HLT33015
State Code:
AWK5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0699 - Other Health
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
410
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 08/04/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eleven (11)
- eight (8) core units
- three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- at least two (2) units from the electives listed below
- up to one (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.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB11 HLTAHA001 Assist with an allied health program 80 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
AVC67 CHCCCS010 Maintain a high standard of service 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AVB19 HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems 20 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be completed.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC75 CHCCCS002 Assist with movement 20 Unit of competency
AVA87 HLTAHA025 Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging 35 Unit of competency
AUI54 BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
AVC70 CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery 60 Unit of competency
AVC68 CHCCCS009 Facilitate responsible behaviour 35 Unit of competency
AVC91 CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people 50 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVZ82 HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices 25 Unit of competency
AUI77 BSBMED303 Maintain patient records 40 Unit of competency
AUH49 BSBMED302 Prepare and process medical accounts 40 Unit of competency
AVA31 HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment 70 Unit of competency
AVC08 CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety 30 Unit of competency
AUL02 BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
OCD33 HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 12 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
AVA86 HLTAHA026 Support the medical imaging professional 30 Unit of competency
AVA12 HLTOHC005 Use basic oral health screening tools 30 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AVC85 CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context 55 Unit of competency
AVB36 CHCSET001 Work with forced migrants 50 Unit of competency
AVB35 CHCSOH001 Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness 80 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J064 HLT32412 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BID3 HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Qualification
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Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR03360) ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANT (LEVEL 3) Traineeship