Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance provides students with the knowledge and skills to support allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Students learn how to develop and manage therapeutic programs that deliver holistic care to clients with rehabilitation needs.
This Free TAFE course is in high demand. Apply early for a better chance of securing your place in it. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the next intake.
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Duration
6 months full-time
Intakes
Wantirna (February, July) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3401011214
Wantirna (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
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Study this course for free in 2023
You could have your tuition fees covered in 2023 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative.
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance allows the student to develop the core skills to work alongside and independently under the guidance of allied health professionals e.g. Physiotherapists and Occupational Thereapists. During the course the student will learn in a safe simulated environment before undertaking placement. Students will gain knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to develop and manage therapeutic programs to deliver quality care in the hospital or community rehabilitation setting.
Course structure
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees for 2022
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)Estimated course fees for 2022* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $17,930 | $4,720 | $944 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 993.
Fees for 2023
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy)Estimated course fees for 2023* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate | Is this a Free TAFE course? |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $17,930 | $4,730 | $946 | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.
Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 950.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Please note that the duties of an Allied Health Assistant are quite physically demanding and should be considered and/or discussed before applying if there are any concerns.
Applicants require a minimum of completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
Additional requirements:
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- All applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old at the commencement of the placement
- A Police Check, with no disclosable offences, is to be obtained at least 10 weeks prior to clinical placement commencement. *If a candidate believes there would be a disclosable issue on their Police Check, a confidential conversation will be required prior to enrolment to determine suitability for work within the healthcare environment.
- All students must hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check (Volunteer or Employee) for the duration of the program.
- All applicants will need to demonstrate literacy and numeracy competencies
- It is the student’s responsibility to check the current COVID-19 mask mandate and whether it will affect their ability to undertake placement.
Immunisations are a requirement to work within health, and up-to-date evidence of immunisations are required to complete assessment requirements within the workplace. If you are not willing to provide up-to-date evidence, you will not be eligible to complete this program.
Immunisation requirements include the following:
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella
- Diphtheria/Tetanus/ Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Tuberculosis
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
- COVID-19
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059