HLT43021
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Qualification Status: Current • Units • Career Outcomes
Previously known as: HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Enter the Allied Health Industry
This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and report issues.
Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual allied health assistant’s scope of practice and experience.
They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete at least 120 hours of work placement with an allied health service provider in Australia.
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HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
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Consisting of: Upfront Deposit Fee $150
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Ongoing instalments 36 Weekly Payments $50
Total Payments: 37 Total Course Fee: $2000
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Quick Course Details
Course Code: HLT43021
Course Title: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Duration: 18 Months Self-Paced
Nationally Recognised: Yes! – View on YourCareer website
Course Structure: This course is made up of 18 units in total, including 10 core units and 8 elective units
Course Delivery: Online. To achieve this qualification, the learner must complete at least 120 hours of clinical placement with an allied health service provider in Australia.
Awarded By: Australian College of Community Services and Care (RTO ID 45361)
Qualification Status: Current
Total Upfront Cost $1499
Payment Plan $2000 (Weekly payments of $50)
While there are no entry requirements for this qualification, ACCSC requires that learners:
- Minimum age 18
- Provide a valid USI
- Be eligible to study in Australia with the Australian College of Community Services and Care
- Hold the required criminal and working with children checks (if applicable)
- Be able to arrange a suitable work placement that meets all requirements outlined in the work placement resource checklist. Click here to preview the checklist
- Confirm that they have access to a suitable work place to complete the required work placement hours prior to being accepted for enrolment. Click here to preview terms and conditions
- and have one of the following:
- Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Must hold a visa that allows domestic study (non-CRICOS)
Our learning material and learning management system is designed with the student in mind, ensuring it is easy to study.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available to suitable ACCSC learners who have at least three to five years of relevant industry experience. Eligible learners will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain RPL through our assessment only pathway.
For more information about our RPL process please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer Policy.
Course Units
This course requires 10 Core Units and 8 Elective Units.
Core Units
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriate
- CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS036 Support relationships with carer and family
- CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTAHA027 Assist with an allied health program
- HLTAHA047 Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
- HLTAHA049 Recognise impact of health conditions
- HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Elective Units
- HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
- HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
- HLTAHA031 Assist in rehabilitation programs
- HLTAHA033 Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
- CHCCCS040 Support independence and wellbeing
- CHCCCS002 Assist with movement
- HLTAHA044 Work within a community rehabilitation environment
- HLTAHA029 Support independence and community participation
Work Placement
Learners must undertake 120 hours of work placement to complete this qualification. Learners will need to organise their own placement at a site that meets all requirements of the Workplace Resources Checklist
Online Study Mode
ACCSC will provide the following resources:
- One-on-one trainer support
- Online Learner Dashboard
- Training products and learning support materials
Dedicated Trainer and After Hours Support
ACCSC provides learners with a dedicated trainer to support them through their learning journey. Trainers have extensive industry experience allowing them to not only support learners in their learning journey and give guidance when entering or advancing in the workforce. Administrative support is available after hours.
Career Outcomes
Learners undertaking this course can apply it to many potential career outcomes, including:
- Occupational assistant
- Therapy Assistant
- Nutrition Assistant
- Diversional Therapy Assistant
- Speech pathology assistant
- Physiotherapy assistant

Free Student Membership with Australian Association Of Community, Aged And Disability Workers
The Australian Association Of Community, Aged And Disability Workers (AACAD) supports learners undertaking community-focussed studies. To show their support, they’re offering free memberships to AACAD for current learners enrolling in relevant qualifications. Get all the benefits of membership and get to know the industry you’re preparing to enter by joining today.
Nationally Recognised Qualification
All ACCSC’s qualifications are nationally recognised on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) from Certificate III to Diploma level. For more information on the AQF or about HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, go to www.yourcareer.gov.au.

Fast Assessment Turnaround
ACCSC prides itself on its fast turnaround facilitating individualised study plans, allowing learners to work at their own pace.
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