Get qualified to work as an Assistant to a healthcare professional and help change lives through the power of nutrition with a HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics) course.
What you'll learn
Your gateway to a long and fulfilling career in the healthcare sector, the Certificate IV will teach you how to:
Communicate and build relationships with healthcare professionals and patients.
Work within the healthcare sector.
Use nutrition to assist patients living with specific conditions.
Monitor patients and their progress.
Why study this course?
Perfect for people with busy lives, the online learning content is broken up into 15-20 minute chunks so you can learn on-the-go.
The online allied health assistance course features a simulation of a working clinic, Careshore Health Centre. The clinic will get you used to working in a health center by hosting tours, lessons and quizzes.
Your online learning materials let you leave comments and questions, which both students and Trainers can respond and add to.
Forums let you chat and interact with your fellow students, while Trainers and Assessors can be contacted anytime through messaging in OpenSpace, our online campus.
For people wishing to pursue higher education, Open Colleges has formalised a pathway to tertiary study with Charles Sturt University, with credit transfers available for selected courses.
Graduates of this course who intend to pursue a health or community services degree with Charles Sturt University are eligible to apply for a $2000 scholarship, awarded by Open Colleges.
This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation as you may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and may be able to complete your studies faster.
Potential career outcomes
Allied Health Assistant
Dietetic Assistant
Nutrition Assistant
Therapy Assistant
Extra benefits
When you enrol in this course you will also receive:
Nutrition Australia is a reputable national organisation that provides information to the community about food, nutrition and health. When enrolling with us, you will receive one year full membership to Nutrition Australia.
As a member, you will get:
The latest nutrition news, events and research in the members e-newsletter
Opportunities to volunteer with Nutrition Australia
Discount entry into Nutrition Australia seminars, webinars and events
Communications from local divisions
10% off educational resources and products from the Nutrition Australia Shop
23% off Healthy Food Guide magazine
Access to e-newsletters archives
The opportunity to join a credible nutrition organisation relevant to your field of education
Hoping to go to Uni?
If you plan to enrol in a health or community services degree with Charles Sturt University when you complete this course, you’d be entitled to apply for the Open Colleges $2,000 scholarship to spend however you like. You could use it to assist with your tuition fees, to buy textbooks or to stock up on supplies for your new course. The scholarship is sponsored by Open Colleges and is awarded exclusively to four Open Colleges students per year.
A nationally recognised qualification at the Certificate II level or higher OR
At least two years of relevant vocational experience
Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.
English
This course requires you to read learner workbooks, undertake a range of written assessments and engage in online discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
If you have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency with one of the following:
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; OR
2 years’ relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. To help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills required to study this course, you can undertake the online Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on the Open Colleges website. This assessment tool can also help you determine your learning level and plan your future studies.
Computing
You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are:
All users:
Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent
Broadband internet connection
2GB of RAM
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Adobe Reader XI or equivalent
Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher
Access to printer and associated software
Access to scanner and associated software
Digital imaging software
File compression software
Windows users:
Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Mac OS users:
Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Digital equipment
You will need access to:
A digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.
Physical requirements
Students need to be fit to:
Stand or stoop for long periods of time
Undertake light physical labour
Manage exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids
Learners undertaking the unit HLTAID003 Provide first aid, will be required to undertake Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) continuously for a minimum 2 minutes while kneeling on the floor as indicated in the assessment requirements for the unit.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.
Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Module, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you'll be given access to the next Module.
Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.
Module 1
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
Module 2
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
HLTAAP001
Recognise healthy body systems
Work with information about the human body
Recognise and promote ways to support healthy functioning of the body
HLTAAP002
Confirm physical health status
Obtain information about physical health status
Check physical health status
Identify variations from normal physical health status
Module 3
HLTWHS002
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Follow safe work practices for direct client care
Follow safe work practices for manual handling
Follow safe work practices for infection control
Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace
Reflect on own safe work practices
Module 4
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
Research information required for legal compliance
Determine ethical responsibilities
Develop and communicate policies and procedures
Monitor compliance
Maintain knowledge of compliance requirements
Module 5
HLTAHA018
Assist with planning and evaluating meals and menus to meet recommended dietary guidelines
Identify the nutrients and food group serves recommended for good health for client groups
Plan and develop menus in accordance with relevant dietary guidelines
Identify food-related cultural and religious needs of client groups
Evaluate meals and menus
HLTAHA019
Assist with the monitoring and modification of meals and menus according to individualised plans
Identify conditions and specific needs of client groups
Modify meals and menus according to individualised plan
Monitor and report on client status and acceptance of individualised plan
HLTAHA020
Support food services in menu and meal order processing
Distribute and collect general menus and/or meal orders for clients
Implement nutrition support services
Prepare and deliver nutrition supplements
Comply with personal hygiene standards and food safety program
Communicate changes in meal order, including meals for clients receiving diet therapy or nutrition support
Monitor client satisfaction with food services
HLTAHA021
Assist with screening and implementation of therapeutic diets
Assist with basic nutrition risk screening
Use screening results to determine nutritional risk according to organisation protocol
Provide nutrition support services for at risk clients under supervision of a dietitian and organisation protocol
Comply with supervisory requirements
Clean and store materials and equipment
Document client information
Module 6
All units in Module 6 are to be undertaken by an external provider.
HLTAID001
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Respond to an emergency situation
Perform CPR procedures
Communicate details of the incident
HLTAID002
Provide basic emergency life support
Respond to an emergency situation
Apply appropriate first aid procedures
Communicate details of the incident
HLTAID003
Provide first aid
Respond to an emergency situation
Apply appropriate first aid procedures
Communicate details of the incident
Evaluate the incident and own performance
Open Colleges does not offer this Unit of Competency. You will be required to undertake the Unit of Competency with an external provider at your own cost.
If you choose to pay your course fees up-front in full, you’ll benefit from a 15% discount (unless otherwise advertised).
Pay 50% Deposit
If you choose to pay 50% of your course fees up-front, you'll benefit from 50% of the standard (or advertised) discount.
Payment Plan
Pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.
zipMoney Payment Plan
If you need a little more flexibility in your finances, and want to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising zipMoney to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to ZipMoney over a period of agreed time with them. zipMoney provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free payment plan (dependant on which course you are enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.
BPAY®
With BPAY®, you’re able to pay quickly and securely, 24/7 through your Internet, mobile or phone banking service. You can choose when, how much and from which account to pay from - whatever works for you. BPAY® is only available when paying in full. Call an Enrolment Consultant to find out more.
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Since receiving his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Phil has held a number of specialist posts in both hospital and community settings, including roles in pediatrics and working with diabetics. He has also worked as a chiropractic assistant in Sydney’s CBD for five years, a role which saw him perform exercise rehabilitation sessions for clients.
Also qualified in sports/remedial massage and personal fitness training, Phil has 20 years fitness industry experience including personal training, facility management and sales.
As an educator, Phil has over six years’ experience teaching a range of face-to-face and online courses across anatomy and physiology, Certificate III and IV in Fitness and the Diploma of Fitness.
Nutrition Australia is a reputable national organisation that provides information to the community about food, nutrition and health. When enrolling with us, you will receive one year full membership to Nutrition Australia.
As a member, you will get:
The latest nutrition news, events and research in the members e-newsletter
Opportunities to volunteer with Nutrition Australia
Discount entry into Nutrition Australia seminars, webinars and events
Communications from local divisions
10% off educational resources and products from the Nutrition Australia Shop
23% off Healthy Food Guide magazine
Access to e-newsletters archives
The opportunity to join a credible nutrition organisation relevant to your field of education
Hoping to go to Uni?
If you plan to enrol in a health or community services degree with Charles Sturt University when you complete this course, you’d be entitled to apply for the Open Colleges $2,000 scholarship to spend however you like. You could use it to assist with your tuition fees, to buy textbooks or to stock up on supplies for your new course. The scholarship is sponsored by Open Colleges and is awarded exclusively to four Open Colleges students per year.
The course contains a minimum of 120 hours of work placement
The workplace will need to be involved in the delivery of professional allied health services, including nutrition and dietetics services, to clients.
During your work placement, you will need access to a range of different clients who are receiving nutritional and dietary support, including: nutritional screening / assessment, nutritional supplements, and the development of meal / menu plans to meet identified nutritional / dietary needs.
You will also need exposure to a food service system for the provision of meals to clients, including access to relevant meal ordering systems, food safety program and processes to monitor client meal/menu satisfaction.
Immunisations
State/Territory Health departments, clinics and hospitals across Australia will require students to provide a notice of immunisation, completed by a registered GP, to verify current and active immunisation prior to the commencement of their clinical placement. It should be noted that immunisation against Hepatitis B consists of a series of three injections taken over a 5 month period and you will not be deemed to be immune until such time as serology is provided post the 5 months to indicate your current status.
Open Colleges offers this qualification in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90197). The testamur will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is an Australian multi-campus public university, and is the University with Australia's highest graduate employment rate. CSU has more than 350 courses on offer that can unlock your potential to create a better life for you, your family, your community and the world.
Please note, articulation pathways are at the discretion of the University offering it, and subject to change. You should check the University’s website for any changes to applicable courses and credit available. Eligibility for credit does not guarantee admission, and the final decision to admit a student sits with the University.
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