Course Level
Diploma
Diploma in Allied Health Assistance
A one-year qualification providing foundational skills to work as an allied health assistant or in related fields. Allied health assistants support allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, dietitians and podiatrists. Under supervision, they implement programs, groups and one-on-one supports for people with disabilities and health conditions. They also support the day-to-day running of the practice, managing aspects such as bookings and equipment. In this program you will Study the role of allied health assistants in the context of Australias health and social care system, Learn about anatomical, physiological, psychological and sociological factors influencing human function
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
UniSC Caboolture | Flexible Delivery - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
UniSC Sunshine Coast | Flexible Delivery - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Total units: 96
Subjects
- HLT100 Anatomy and Physiology
- HLT104 Allied Health Assistance B
- HLT111 Allied Health Assistance A
- HLT140 Think Health
- HLT150 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
- LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
- PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
- PSY101 Introduction to Psychology B
Entry requirements
- For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.