Gain the skills to assist allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) with the implementation of therapy programs to improve a client's quality of life and independence.

During this course, you'll learn how to work with adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage. You will have access to a team of allied health professionals who can share their experiences and support your learning throughout the course. The course predominantly focuses on working with adults and older people, with limited content relating to paediatric populations.

Learning is primarily on campus with some online delivery. Access to online resources to reinforce classroom learning is also provided. You will be supported in learning the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions and simulation activities before undertaking a work placement. Assessments will comprise of: online knowledge, in-class practical, presenting and demonstrating, as well as during your placement.

As a successful graduate, you'll have a wide range of job options depending on where your passions lie and you may gain employment in both public and private health settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics, private practices and not-for-profit organisations.

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This qualification reflects the role of a new worker wanting to become an Allied Health Assistant and gain entry to the aged care, disability and other health sectors. They may provide assistance, under the delegation and/or supervision of Allied Health Professionals (AHP).

Gain the skills to assist allied health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) with the implementation of therapy programs to improve a client's quality of life and independence.

Work with clients with:

• physical and developmental disabilities
• mental Health conditions
• communication barriers
• supporting client rehabilitation
• supporting client maintenance therapy.

Learning:

• classroom based at Murdoch Campus – All theory and simulations will take place on campus
• blended study using Blackboard LMS
• at home study to consolidate in-class learning
• compulsory Work Placement of a minimum of 120 hours.

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When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in Allied Health Assistance. You will have the skills and knowledge to assist allied health staff (physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists) by helping implement the patients rehabilitation or maintenance therapy programmes, and in preparing written and verbal reports on their progress.

You will gain these skills

• Assist to plan and run therapy programs under supervision of an Allied Health Professional
• Communicate with clients, carers and health teams including reporting to supervisors
• Interpreting and applying medical terminology
• Knowledge of the body systems
• Comply with and apply infection control and work health and safety principles in a health setting
• Empower older people
• Provide First Aid
• Assist with movement of clients with mobility impairment
• Work appropriately with culturally diverse clients and co workers

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