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Health & Fitness Courses & Certificates

Overview

Keep your career fighting fit with a course that will broaden your both your knowledge and your expertise.

The Health & Fitness industries offer varied opportunities for well-trained operators, especially those who prefer part-time or flexible working hours. If you're interested in working in a gym or establishing your own personal training business, one of Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) nationally recognised training courses will get your skills into great shape. Or get set to take advantage of the expanding potential in healthcare.

Career Outcomes

Upon completion of your studies, you will have a range of career paths open to you, across a broad range of industries. With the right training and experience, you could seek work as a:

  • Speech pathology assistant
  • Podiatry assistant
  • Occupational therapy assistant
  • Physiotherapy assistant
  • Nutrition assistant
  • Allied health assistant
  • Personal trainer
  • Gym instructor
  • Dental assistant
  • Sterilisation technician
  • Medical assistant
  • Orderly
  • Patient support worker

Nationally Recognised Certificates

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology) (new)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Podiatry) (new)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) (new)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (new)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) (new)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetics) (new)
Certificate IV in Cast Technology
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Certificate IV in Fitness
Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Certificate III in Health Support Services
Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Open Colleges Professional Certificates

Open Colleges Certificate of Aromatherapy for Pregnancy, Labour & Infancy
Open Colleges Certificate of Aromatherapy Foundations
Open Colleges Certificate of Exercise Therapy
Open Colleges Certificate of Homeopathy
Open Colleges Certificate of Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Open Colleges Certificate of Iridology
Open Colleges Certificate of Massage
Open Colleges Certificate of Natural Therapies
Open Colleges Certificate of Nutrition
Open Colleges Certificate of Physical Therapy Aide
Open Colleges Certificate of Sports Nutrition
Open Colleges Certificate in Life Coaching

You might also be interested in following nationally recognised courses:

Diploma of Counselling (new)
Certificate IV in Youth Work
Certificate III in Aged Care
Certificate IV in Aged Care (new)
Certificate III in Children's Services
Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education & care)
Certificate III in Disability
Certificate IV in Disability (new)
Certificate III in Education Support (new)
Certificate III in Home & Community Care (new)
Certificate IV in Home & Community Care (new)
Certificate IV Mediation (new)

What does nationally recognised mean?
Nationally recognised courses are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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What’s the difference between a Nationally Recognised Diploma, Nationally Recognised Certificate, Statement of Attainment and an Open Colleges Professional Certificate?
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Student satisfaction survey results

Industry Snapshot

  • A high proportion of jobs in the fitness industry are part time (over 60%), making it a great career for people who need more flexible working arrangements
  • With a growing focus on obesity and other health issues, demand for fitness services is expected to increase in the long term
  • There is also significant demand for fitness professionals specialising in programs for children and young adults

    Sources: joboutlook.gov.au, Skill Services Australia
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