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Course: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetics) HLT42507

Health workers, career-changers, those returning to the workforce and others with a passion for food and nutrition now have the opportunity to build a career and great prospects in their chosen field.

Providing broad-based health knowledge as well as specialist skills in nutrition and dietetics, this self-paced open learning course is the ideal foundation for working as a skilled assistant to a nutritionist or other health professional. Meal and menu planning, nutrition education support and case management are just a few of the valuable skills that you will learn.

Featuring the flexibility and student support that is Open College’s hallmark, this distance education course has been developed by a leading accredited practising dietitian and gives you the added benefit of Nutrition Australia membership. In just 18 months or less you could gain a nationally recognised qualification and be ready to pursue a variety of roles in allied health, nutrition or dietetics. Alternatively, you may choose to build your career with further qualifications in nutrition, allied health or nursing.

Potential jobs:
  • Nutrition assistant
  • Dietetic assistant
  • Dietary assistant
  • Allied health assistant
  • Hospital services
  • Aged care services
  • Meals on wheels work
  • Health promotion services
  • Sports services
  • Corporate food services

Extras


Your 12-month complimentary Nutrition Australia membership comes with numerous benefits, including:
  • Support for students undertaking work placement.
  • Bi-monthly newsletter and state-specific communications
  • Access to members' web forum
  • 10% discount on all Nutrition Australia publications
  • Discounted entry to Nutrition Australia seminars and events
  • Updates on research developments, issues and government initiatives in food, nutrition and health
  • Access to Nutrition Week Kit to support healthy food choices and activities.

Valued at $38.50!

Included materials

  • Understanding Normal & Clinical Nutrition textbook

Valued at $130!

Partnership with ICMT

Open Colleges, Australia’s leading distance education provider, has partnered with Integrated Care & Management Training (ICMT) to promote and provide access to the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetics) HLT42507.

ICMT (National Provider Code 90197) is a leading provider of education and training in the Health and Community Services sectors. ICMT is distinguished by its up-to-date courses, designed in partnership with industry, and its outstanding student and graduate outcomes.

This is a popular course so we recommend that you enrol as soon as possible to secure your place.

Course Number E0133
Course Fees From $90.00 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Print or online
Course duration: 6-24 months
Assessments: Written tasks and online and work placement activities
Qualification: Certificate IV
Nationally Recognised Yes
Government Funding Yes
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Subject

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Module 1
  • Getting started with allied health
    • HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
    • HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
    • HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
Module 2
  • Right words, right actions
    • BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
    • HLTAH301B Assist with an allied health program
    • HLTCSD201C Maintain high standard of client service
    • HLTCSD305C Assist with client movement
Module 3
  • Introduction to nutrition and dietetics
    • HLTNA301C Provide assistance to nutrition and dietetic services
    • HLTFS207C Follow basic food safety practices
    • HLTNA305C Support food services in the menu and meal order processing
Module 4
  • Planning meals and menus
    • HLTNA303C Plan and modify meals and menus according to nutrition care plans
    • HLTNA304C Plan meals and menus to meet cultural and religious needs
    • HLTNA302C Plan and evaluate meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
Module 5
  • Dietary requirements and hygiene
    • HLTAH416B Support special diet requirements
    • HLTAH420B Support the provision of basic nutrition advice/education
    • HLTAH415B Assist with the screening of dietary requirements and special diets
    • HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
    • HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures
Module 6
  • Influencing behaviour
    • HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
    • CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
    • CHCCM401D Undertake case management
    • HLTCOM301C Provide specific information to clients
    • HLTAH409B Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes
Module 7
  • Organisational excellence
    • HLTHIR402C Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
    • BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
    • HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements
    • BSBMED401B Manage patient record-keeping system
    • HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

Entry requirements

Minimum education

We are delighted to offer this course with the entry requirements included in the first part of the program. Students who have completed the Certificate III in Nutrition & Dietetic Assistance HLT31507 or Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT32407 may be eligible for credit transfer or RPL.

    Minimum age

    Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

    Computer requirements

    Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

    Minimum specifications for the computer are:

    • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
    • Microsoft Windows 98, or
    • Mac OS X, and
    • CD-ROM drive.

    Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
    • Macromedia Flash player.

    English language requirements

    You should be able to read and write English at approximately Year 11 schooling level. If English is your second language and you did not complete Year 11 schooling in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

    Evidence

    Example
    IELTS Overall score of 5.5
    TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
    12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

    Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

    Workplace requirements

    Students will be required to undertake 200 hours of work placement. Students will be required to demonstrate their skills according to the units of competency they are studying.

    Additional requirements

    National Criminal Record Check: Prior to commencing work placement, students will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to obtain a National Police Certificate.

    Health Student Undertaking: The NSW Health Student Undertaking requires students to notify the NSW Department of Health Screening Unit if students are charged or convicted of a criminal offence after the date of issue of their National Police Certificate or during the completion of their course.

    Commission for Children and Young People Student Declaration: Before commencing work placement, students will be required to sign a CCYP Student Declaration form, which they must provide to the state Public Health Facility. This form declares that the student is not prohibited from working with children and young people.

    Health Code of Conduct: Students are required to read the relevant state Code of Conduct and sign a form stating they have read and understood it.

    Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Disease: Health departments across Australia require students to be screened and immunised prior to the commencement of their clinical placement. Due to the nature of the work, it may be wise for students to be immunised against hepatitis prior to the commencement of their placement. Students should discuss this with a prospective host employer.

    Manual Handling Certificate: South Australian and Tasmanian students may need to complete a Manual Handling Certificate before commencing work placement. Please check with your work placement facility if this is a requirement.

    First Aid Certificate: Some workplaces will require students to hold a current First Aid Certificate before commencing work placement.

    Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetics) HLT42507 may go on to further studies in nutrition, allied health or nursing.

    Luke Barrett

    Luke Barrett

    Currently the coordinator of Open College's allied health courses, Luke Barrett has accumulated ideal experience for the role, having practised as a registered nurse, nurse educator, allied health trainer and coach, and health manager over the past 28 years.

    Luke has both undergraduate and post-graduate training in these areas, as well as in teaching and training, eHealth and informatics, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and podiatry/foot care for registered nurses. He is currently completing a Master of Nursing.

    His work has encompassed roles in accident and emergency, ICU and CCU, surgical, maternity, child and family, rehabilitation, medical, aged care, developmental disabilities, health promotion, health coaching, drug and alcohol, mental health, psychology and counselling settings. He also has sports medicine training and has worked as a sports trainer, coach, occupational first aider and first aid course trainer over many years.

    Most of all, Luke enjoys his supportive role in education and training, and encourages students to ask questions in order to derive the most benefit from their courses.

    Leah Marmulla

    Leah Marmulla

    Leah is qualified in health science – nutrition and dietetics, and professional member of Dietitians Association of Australian, owner of a busy nutrition clinic and nutrition promotion. She also tutors in nutrition, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmocognosy, is a student clinic supervisor and an assessment panel member for Herbal Medicine. Leah is also the author of "Ditch the Weight Gain Your Life".

    Leah is fascinated by how the body works, and is keen to help people be the best they can be. She is a big believer in the mind – body relationships that both influence the other and are inseparable. Nutrition is a cornerstone to health, but goes way beyond this.

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