Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support)
Get qualified as an Allied Health Assistant with a focus on movement and mobility support, with the skills and knowledge to skills to assist patients with rehabilitation, independence, and daily activities and regain mobility after injury, illness, or disability.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to work as an allied health assistant (AHA) providing therapeutic and program-related support to individuals in health, aged care, disability, and other settings where allied health professionals such as physiotherapists or occupational therapists deliver services.
You will learn how to assist in identifying circumstances and risks, and reporting issues as required, as well as how to Assist clients with movement for physical mobility, deliver and monitor physical / manual therapy programs, prevent falls, and support independence.
Training includes a clinical placement component, where you will gain hands on skills and experience.
This course is ideal for anyone with a healthcare background seeking to specialise as an AHA, or as a pathway to further studies in allied health professions.
Training options
- Low fee
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- Health and Beauty
Study area
- Allied Health
Course ID
- National ID: HLT43021
- WA State ID: AE80
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Help People Move Better: Train as an Allied Health Assistant
This Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support) reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program-related support to individuals in health, aged care, disability, and other settings where Allied Health Professionals deliver services. Allied health assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals, assisting in identifying circumstances and risks, and reporting issues as required.
Supervision may be direct, indirect, or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual assistant’s scope of practice and experience. They may work within a single discipline or in multidisciplinary roles across health, aged care, disability, and other service environments, and may also have responsibility for supporting other allied health assistance workers within their scope of practice.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete at least 120 hours of clinical placement, as specified in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to work as an allied health assistant (AHA) providing therapeutic and program-related support to individuals in health, aged care, disability, and other settings where allied health professionals such as physiotherapists or occupational therapists deliver services.
You will learn how to assist in identifying circumstances and risks, and reporting issues as required, as well as how to Assist clients with movement for physical mobility, deliver and monitor physical / manual therapy programs, prevent falls, and support independence.
Training includes a clinical placement component, where you will gain hands on skills and experience.
This course is ideal for anyone with a healthcare background seeking to specialise as an AHA, or as a pathway to further studies in allied health professions.
Training options
- Low fee
- Pre-apprenticeship or pre-traineeship
Industry area
- Health and Beauty
Study area
- Allied Health
Course ID
- National ID: HLT43021
- WA State ID: AE80
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Help People Move Better: Train as an Allied Health Assistant
This Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support) reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program-related support to individuals in health, aged care, disability, and other settings where Allied Health Professionals deliver services. Allied health assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals, assisting in identifying circumstances and risks, and reporting issues as required.
Supervision may be direct, indirect, or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual assistant’s scope of practice and experience. They may work within a single discipline or in multidisciplinary roles across health, aged care, disability, and other service environments, and may also have responsibility for supporting other allied health assistance workers within their scope of practice.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete at least 120 hours of clinical placement, as specified in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Delivery location
Help People Move Better: Train as an Allied Health Assistant
This Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Movement and Mobility Support) reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program-related support to individuals in health, aged care, disability, and other settings where Allied Health Professionals deliver services. Allied health assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals, assisting in identifying circumstances and risks, and reporting issues as required.
Supervision may be direct, indirect, or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual assistant’s scope of practice and experience. They may work within a single discipline or in multidisciplinary roles across health, aged care, disability, and other service environments, and may also have responsibility for supporting other allied health assistance workers within their scope of practice.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete at least 120 hours of clinical placement, as specified in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.
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