Level 4 in Allied Health Assistance

Allied Health Assistant – Work alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians

Rehabilitation Assistant – Support recovery programs in clinics or community rehab centres

Community Health Support Worker – Assist clients with mobility, wellness, and therapy plans in aged care or disability services

Supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs

Assisting with nutritional and therapeutic diet planning

Monitoring client physical health and reporting progress

Communicating effectively in a healthcare environment

Following safe work practices for direct client care

You’ll learn how to deliver and monitor allied health programs, support physiotherapy treatments, understand client functional status, assist in nutrition and meal planning, and contribute to rehabilitation efforts. You’ll also build skills in communication, legal compliance, and working with diverse people in community or clinical settings.

This course includes 16 units in total:

- 7 core units – covering foundational skills for working in health environments, including communication, body systems, legal and ethical compliance, and workplace safety.

- 9 elective units – chosen to build practical skills across physiotherapy support, nutrition assistance, rehabilitation, and community health.

You’ll also have the flexibility to tailor some elective units based on your preferred career path, with options that support physiotherapy assistance, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, or general allied health roles.

Core Units

1. Communicate and work in health or community services
2. Work with diverse people
3. Manage legal and ethical compliance
4. Recognise healthy body systems
5. Confirm physical health status
6. Follow safe work practices for direct client care
7. Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elective Units

8. Deliver and monitor a client-specific physiotherapy program
9. Support the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility
10. Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status
11. Support the fitting of assistive equipment
12. Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
13. Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
14. Support food services in menu and meal order processing
15. Assist with screening and implementation of therapeutic diets
16. Work within a community rehabilitation environment

This course comes with 6 Months of Access Time

Offered entirely online and self-paced, this course gives you the flexibility to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments.

By studying with ViewJobs Academy, you'll be able to apply the theory you learn into practical, work-ready skills.

We prioritise providing you with hands-on experience through simulated workplace environments, ensuring you gain the confidence and practical abilities needed for your desired role.

While studying with ViewJobs Academy, you'll have access to:
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• A dedicated Student Support Team
• Specialist trainers to guide you through the learning process
• Interactive online resources to enhance your learning experience

This self-paced, online course provides the flexibility to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments.

You'll engage in real-world assessments like report writing, role-playing, and independent research projects, developing practical, job-ready skills.

At ViewJobs Academy, you'll receive support from a dedicated Student Support Team and specialist trainers, along with interactive online resources.