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Diploma in Allied Health Assistance

  • 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time

University of the Sunshine Coast in QLD offers Diploma in Allied Health Assistance, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time, with domestic fees from $11,502. Government subsidised places may be available.

University of the Sunshine Coast

Tier 2

University · QLD

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$11,502Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
1 year full-time / 2.0 years part-time
ATAR requirement
No ATAR — entry by application

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$11,502

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Diploma in Allied Health Assistance qualification offered by University of the Sunshine Coast covers and who it is designed for.

The Diploma in Allied Health Assistance is a one-year qualification that gives students the 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 to implement programs 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 students will study the role of allied health assistants in the context of the Australian health and social care system Learn about the anatomical, physiological, psychological and sociological factors influencing human function. They'll also develop their communication skills, skills in running groups, and learn how to set up and maintain equipment. For more information, visit Diploma in Allied Health Assistance at UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast .