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Course summary

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics)
TAFE Digital

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Online

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Online

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year 5 months

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

  • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the traineeship eligibility requirements.

Additional requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:

    • a minimum 120 hours of work placement at an approved allied health or relevent healthcare facility, to demonstrate the required performance skills under direction and supervision, (direct, indirect, remote), as determined by a registered dietitian and other health professionals as needed.

  • A medical practice assistant may work under the supervision of a health care professional other than a medical practitioner, but this should only occur where:

    • the health care professional is in the same practice as the medical practitioner and,
    • the medical practitioner has agreed to the other health care professional providing the supervision.

  • A registered nurse must accept or refuse responsibility for supervision of an activity of a medical practice assistant, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Decision-making framework. An enrolled nurse cannot provide supervision.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • access to computer and a relaible Internet connection, to be able to complete your course work online via student Online Learning Support system (OLS).

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

  • A passion for caring for others

  • A collaborative attitude

  • The ability to follow instructions

  • A genuine interest in learning

  • A real interest in nutrition and diet and their relationship to our general wellbeing

Completion requirements

During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

  • A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

  • Evidence of an up-to-date vaccination history

Next steps

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You will need to provide evidence for the Entry Requirements listed above.

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