Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

Support relationships with carer and family

Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support

Work with diverse people

Assist with an allied health program

Engage with clinical supervision and delegation

Recognise impact of health conditions

Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Maintain patient records

Recognise and report risk of falls

Implement falls prevention strategies

Provide support to people living with dementia

Address the needs of people with chronic disease

Assist with movement

Visit client residence

Support independence and wellbeing

Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Work with people with mental health issues

Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people

Administer and coordinate Telehealth services

Deliver and monitor physical or manual therapy programs

Support independence and community participation

Assist with basic foot care

Assist in rehabilitation programs

Support maintenance of functional status

Conduct group sessions for individual outcomes

Support the development of speech and communication skills

Provide support in dysphagia management

Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication system

Deliver and monitor a hydrotherapy program

Support the use of orthoses or prostheses

Assist in the development of meals and menus to meet dietary and cultural requirements

Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans

Support food services and dietetics in menu and meal order processing

Assist with screening and management of nutritional risk

Support the provision of basic nutritional advice and education

Work within a community rehabilitation environment

Assist people management in medical imaging

Support the medical imaging professional

Provide allied health assistance in remote or isolated settings

Assist with podiatry exercise

Assist with podiatric procedures

Assist with social work

Support and deliver individual hearing rehabilitation program

Assess hearing

Conduct basic audiometric testing

Conduct audiometric testing

Maintain stock inventory

Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Apply casts

Remove casts

Conduct manual tasks safely