Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
HLT43021
HealthCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
18Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
48Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT43021, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 2 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Speech pathology assistantOccupational assistantPhysiotherapy assistantDiversional Therapy AssistantTherapy AssistantNutrition Assistant
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for HLT43021 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 18 units: 10 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED303Maintain patient records
CHCAGE007Recognise and report risk of falls
CHCAGE008Implement falls prevention strategies
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
CHCCCS002Assist with movement
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCCS036Support relationships with carer and family
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
CHCPRT027Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people
HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
HLTAHA027Assist with an allied health program
HLTAHA028Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs
HLTAHA029Support independence and community participation
HLTAHA030Assist with basic foot care
HLTAHA031Assist in rehabilitation programs
HLTAHA032Support maintenance of functional status
HLTAHA033Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes
HLTAHA034Support the development of speech and communication skills
HLTAHA035Provide support in dysphagia management
HLTAHA036Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication system
HLTAHA037Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program
HLTAHA038Support the use of orthoses or prostheses
HLTAHA039Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements
HLTAHA040Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
HLTAHA041Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing
HLTAHA042Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk
HLTAHA043Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education
HLTAHA044Work within a community rehabilitation environment
HLTAHA045Assist people management in medical imaging
HLTAHA046Support the medical imaging professional
HLTAHA047Engage with clinical supervision and delegation
HLTAHA048Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings
HLTAHA049Recognise impact of health conditions
HLTAHA050Assist with podiatry exercise
HLTAHA051Assist with podiatric procedures
HLTAHA052Assist with social work
HLTAHA053Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program
HLTAUD007Conduct basic audiometric testing
HLTAUD008Conduct audiometric testing
HLTHSS011Maintain stock inventory
HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTOTH001Apply casts
HLTOTH003Remove casts
HLTWHS002Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the HLT43021 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
48 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
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