• You would like to work in the Healthcare sector (aged care, disability, and more).
• You would like to support allied health professionals (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists) ensuring impactful contributions in healthcare.
• You would like to help people’s quality of life and independence through the implementation of therapy programs.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Enjoy working with people with a range of ages and abilities, both one-on-one and as part of a team.
• Be able to demonstrate responsibility for self and others, including being reliable, accountable, and aware of the impact your actions have in a health care setting. your actions have in a health care setting.
• Have excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Interact professionally and respectfully, using well-developed communication, verbal and non-verbal and listening skills.
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment, where you possess practical problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to immediate safety risks.
• Follow instructions carefully and adhere to and Work, Health, and Safety procedures.
• Be able to read, understand and produce written documents as well as pronounce healthcare terminology accurately.
• Have tolerance, patience, and the willingness to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Have a sound level of physical fitness as this course involves hands-on tasks such as assisting with client mobility, massage, exercise support and handling equipment. These activities may require light to strenuous physical effort including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and moving between floor and standing positions.
• Be comfortable with appropriate physical contact. Learning will involve physical contact between students of different genders and ages. However, this will never require dis-robing. The lecturers will ensure that industry standards for appropriate touching and clothing are clearly explained and always met. If you have any concerns, it’s your responsibility to speak with lecturers so reasonable adjustments can be discussed and implemented. 

In this role you will gain the skills and knowledge to aid Allied Health professionals. You will help implement client rehabilitation or maintenance therapy programs, and aid in the preparation of written and verbal reports on their progress.

This course contains material of a sensitive nature, including human injury, and exposure to challenging behaviours, which may be upsetting or triggering for some individuals. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study. Support is also available through South Regional TAFE Student Services, who can direct you to our student support services, including Counsellors, Aboriginal Services, and Disability Services.

Time Commitment

You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research, and work placement

You will need to complete:

• 120 hours in a suitable environment, which provides the services in this selected area of study. South Regional TAFE will arrange the work placement within the industry for you.
• Work Placement hours will be in keeping with Allied Health Industry requirements. This may be outside of your class hours.
• Working With Children Check (WCC): this may be requested by the workplace prior to placement for the Disability stream. This will incur an additional cost. To find out more click here.
• Vaccinations: may be requested by the workplace prior to placement. This will incur an additional cost. To find out more about immunization in the workplace click here.
• National Police Clearance: prior to placement, if requested by the workplace. This clearance will incur an additional cost. To find out more about this clearance click here.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance: this may be requested by the workplace prior to placement. The NDIS clearance includes a National Police Clearance. This clearance will incur an additional cost. To find out more about the NDIS click here. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
• Teamwork and Safety: Work collaboratively, treat others with respect, and remain open to constructive feedback. Participate in safe work practices.
• Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
• Initiative: Stay motivated, take initiative, and seek help when needed.
• Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
• Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Assisting to plan and run therapy programs under supervision of an Allied Health Professional.
  • Communicating with clients, carers and health teams including reporting to supervisors.
  • Interpreting and applying medical terminology.
  • How the body systems work.
  • Complying with and apply infection control and work, health and safety principles in a health setting.
  • Empowering older people.
  • Provide first aid.
  • Assisting with movement of clients with mobility impairment.
  • Working appropriately with culturally diverse clients and coworkers.
• Technology: Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.