Overview About this course
Make your mark in allied health with a specialisation in physiotherapy. Learn practical clinical and administrative skills to assist allied health professionals, and help others recover from injury or achieve their mobility goals.
This course is superseded.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:
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Assist with the development of an allied health program
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Recognise healthy body systems
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Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
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Support the work of physiotherapists including the delivery and monitoring of physiotherapy programs for mobility
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Magnify the impact of allied health services by working collaboratively and under supervision to improve therapeutic and administrative support
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Learn on-the-job through 120 hours of work placement
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Work with real clients during work placement
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Develop your clinical and administrative support skills
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Build the foundational skills and knowledge you need to start working in the allied health industry
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Take 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.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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A strong interest in health and wellness
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Good listening skills
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The ability to work as a team
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The ability to follow instructions
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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: Physiotherapy assistant, Allied health assistant and Therapy aide
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study 1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 3 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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 (Physiotherapy) 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.
Follow safe work practices for direct client care HLTWHS002
Confirm physical health status HLTAAP002
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately BSBMED301
Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005
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.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Student associations – get social with our student community
Delivery options Find a location to enrol
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