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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy)

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Overview About this course

Specialise in occupational therapy and build a rewarding career supporting the important work of allied health professionals. Help patients of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to recover and improve their everyday skills for happier, more productive lives.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Assist with the development of an allied health program
    Recognise healthy body systems
    Interpret and apply medical terminology accurately
    Assist with the development and maintenance of client functional status
    Support the fitting of assistive equipment

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Complete 120 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer
    Work with real clients delivering real-world support during work placement
    Gain the option to pursue a generalist or specialist allied health career of your choice

Suitability Is this course right for you?

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 eligibility requirements.

Completion requirements

During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:

  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
    National Police Check
    Vaccination and health screenings
    Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
    NSW Health has additional requirements including: agreement of the NSW Health Code of Conduct and any other forms, complete mandatory online modules and take an occupational assessment and provide your health care worker/student vaccination record

Entry recommendations

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

  • A keen interest in community health
    A genuine interest in the well-being of people
    Good listening skills
    The ability to work as a team
    The ability to follow instructions
    Respect for timeliness and deadlines

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: Allied health assistant Occupational therapy assistant Therapy aid

Study pathways

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The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 Units of competency, including 7 core and 9 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

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TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

Delivery options Find a location to enrol

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