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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology)

HLT43015

Get ready to enhance the quality of life for those experiencing hearing loss and speech difficulties. Gain a versatile skill set that you will use to help Speech Pathologists diagnose and empower patients.
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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology)

Intro to Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology)

Help People Recover and Improve Quality of Life

Our nationally recognised HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology) is designed to prepare you for work in the rapidly growing speech pathology industry. You’ll graduate with the skills to assist and help treat those with hearing problems and speaking difficulties.

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Common job Outcomes

  • Allied Health Assistant
  • Therapy Assistant
  • Speech Pathology Assistant

Job Skills

  • First aid
  • Administration
  • Medical terminology
  • CPR procedures
  • Dysphagia management
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Course breakdown

What you’ll learn in this course

This qualification includes a range of units designed to equip you to become an effective Speech Therapist assistant. Learn how to test for hearing loss, analyse the results, provide counselling and advice to patients, recommend technical aids and much more. Graduate ready to enter a rewarding profession focused on helping people improve their ability to communicate today.

Enrolments for HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance are open! Here at Open Colleges, you can start whenever you’re ready to begin learning. Please note that this course has been superseded by HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Download the course guide to learn more before you enrol.

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology)

HLTAHA001
Assist with an allied health program
  • Provide relevant information to clients
  • Prepare for therapy session
  • Provide assistance with therapy session
  • Use therapy equipment correctly and safely
  • Feedback appropriate therapy information to supervising allied health professional
  • Assist in the design and construction of simple therapy materials and equipment
  • Complete required administrative duties
  • Work with a primary health care approach
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
  • Communicate effectively with people
  • Collaborate with colleagues
  • Address constraints to communication
  • Report problems to supervisor
  • Complete workplace correspondence and documentation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
  • Communicate with clients and co-workers
  • Address communication needs
  • Facilitate meetings
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
  • Reflect on own perspectives
  • Appreciate diversity and inclusiveness, and their benefits
  • Communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and situations
  • Promote understanding across diverse groups
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • Respond appropriately to instructions which contain medical terminology
  • Carry out routine tasks
  • Use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication
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  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

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  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

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  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

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  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

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    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

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  • 08:30 pm - 09:15 pm

    Study break
  • 09:15 pm - 10:30 pm

    Study session
  • 10:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Study for a minimum 30 hours per week to complete modules in 12 months

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  • 06:30 am - 07:45 am

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  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

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  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

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  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 08:30 pm

    Study session
  • 08:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Study for a minimum 20 hours per week to complete modules in 18 months

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  • 07:45 am - 09:00 am

    Morning routine + Commute
  • 09:00 am - 01:00 pm

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  • 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

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  • 05:00 pm - 06:30 pm

    Evening routine
  • 06:30 pm - 07:30 pm

    Study session
  • 07:30 pm - onwards

    Relax

Study for a minimum 15 hours per week to complete modules in 24 months

Your course may include work placement which will be completed in addition to weekly study blocks.

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Natalie Albores
Natalie is a Sydney based speech pathologist. She has worked with children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in a number of non-government and government organisations.
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Natalie Albores

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Natalie is a Sydney based speech pathologist. She has worked with children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in a number of non-government and government organisations.
Natalie is a Sydney based speech pathologist. She has worked with children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in a number of non-government and government organisations. Natalie is considered one of the few expert adult mental health specialists in Australia and has been fortunate to meet with national leaders to advocate for this area. Natalie is also highly passionate and interested in clinical teaching, and in 2015 will complete her Masters Research in Clinical Education. Natalie is passionate about clinical education and was awarded the title of clinical associate lecturer by the University of Sydney.

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The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement. Download the course guide to find out what the suitable workplaces are for this course.

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Unlike a TAFE, which is government owned, Open Colleges is a privately owned RTO (Registered Training Organisation.) This means that we are an independent entity, and we don’t receive any government funding. For this reason, our courses are not free. If you have any questions about our pricing, please feel free to contact our friendly Enrolment Consultants.

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Yes, they are! Open Colleges offers nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means that our Certificates and Diplomas meet specific national standards and have been developed in consultation with industry experts to provide the most workplace relevant training. Qualifications from Open Colleges also carry the same level of recognition as courses delivered on-campus in a classroom setting. So, when you study with OC, you can rest assured that you are receiving quality education.

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