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Career Commitment T&C's
This commitment enables Open Colleges students who do not achieve the objective specified during their enrolment (e.g. Enter the workforce, career change, promotion, learning new skills/hobby) within 6 months of completing their course, to receive a second Open Colleges course or module selected by Open Colleges of equal or lesser value for no additional course fee (the Commitment Course), in order to assist the student to gain additional training necessary to achieve their specified outcome.
The conditions of the commitment are:
The Commitment only applies to online courses offered by Open Colleges
The Commitment does not apply to face-to-face courses offered by the School of Health
It only applies to Australian domestic students.
The student must have successfully completed or graduated from their initial course within the maximum course duration
The commitment will only apply if the student has paid their course fees in full
If course pre-requisites and/or eligibility criteria apply for the Commitment Course, the student must meet these conditions to be enrolled in the Commitment Course
The commitment will only apply if the student has made reasonable efforts to achieve their specified objective during their course and within the 6 months’ post course completion. Open Colleges will assess and determine whether the student has made reasonable efforts based on evidence of effort provided by the student. Examples of this include:
Proof of job applications in an industry related to their course of study
Proof of applications within the same employer for promotion or other jobs related to their course of study
Students that enrol as a hobbyist will need to let us know what skills were not learned in their course (to help us close the skill gap)
To accept the commitment, the student must contact Open Colleges within 6 months after the date which is 6 months after completion date of the initial course, after which the commitment expires.
The commitment applies to any course of equal or lesser value. If the second course is more expensive the student will need to pay the difference in the course fees.
The offer is limited to one Commitment Course
The commitment is non-transferrable
The commitment is only valid for new enrolments after (July 3rd, 2017).
Open Colleges reserves the right to cease to offer the commitment at any time without notice, provided that the commitment will remain in place for any student enrolled prior to the commitment offer being cancelled.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology)
Kick start a rewarding career in health and help make a real difference in people’s lives as a Speech Pathology Assistant, with Open Colleges' HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology).
Train to become an Assistant to a Speech Pathologist and help treat people with hearing loss and speech difficulties, with Open Colleges’ HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology) online course.
What you'll learn
The Certificate IV will give you a versatile skill set that you will use to help Speech Pathologists diagnose and treat patients with hearing problems and speaking difficulties.
During your study you will learn how to:
Communicate effectively and build relationships with health professionals and clients.
Navigate and work in health and community services.
Test for hearing loss and analyse the results.
Provide counselling and advice to patients.
Recommend technical aids.
Deliver and monitor rehabilitation programs for individuals.
Why study this course
Designed with flexibility in mind, learning materials are divided into 15-20 minute chunks so you can learn whenever you have a spare few moments.
The virtual Caresure Health Centre immerses you in a healthcare environment and gets you used to working in a health centre with tours, lessons and quizzes.
Online learning materials allow you to add comments and questions, which can be seen, added to and answered by fellow students and Trainers.
Chat and interact with fellow students and Trainers in forums, or message Trainers and Assessors with any questions or queries you may have.
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
Speech Pathology Assistant
Therapy Assistant
Extra benefits
When you enrol in this course you will also receive:
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
HLTAHA012
Support the development of speech and communication skills
Prepare for delivery of a speech pathology program
Conduct speech pathology program according to identified goals and methods under supervision of a speech pathologist
Assist with developing activities to support a speech pathology program
Comply with supervisory requirements
Clean and store equipment
Document client information
HLTAHA013
Provide support in dysphagia management
Prepare for support of treatment and monitoring programs to promote safe swallowing and eating
Deliver therapeutic program under supervision of speech pathologist
Monitor client’s management of dysphagia in consultation with speech pathologist and care team
Comply with supervisory requirements
Document client information
HLTAHA014
Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Prepare for the development of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Assist in the development of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Comply with supervisory requirements
Clean and store equipment
Document client information
Module 6
BSBINM301
Organise workplace information
Collect and assess information
Organise information
Review information needs
Module 7
All units in study period 7 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 pay your course fees up-front in full, you’ll benefit from a discount. When you pay in full, we don’t have to spend extra money on administration for tasks such as payment plan processing. Instead, we get to pass this saving onto you in the form of a discount.
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.
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.
Government funding - Skills Checkpoint Program
You might be eligible for a government subsidy of 50% of your course fees (up to $2,200) under the Skills Checkpoint Program. It aims to enable older Australian workers and those recently unemployed to remain in, or re-enter the workforce.
You could be eligible to apply for funding if you are:
Aged between 45 and 70
An Australian citizen or permanent resident
Employed and at risk of entering the income support system, or recently unemployed (within 3 months) and not registered for assistance through an Australian Government employment services program
For more information about how to apply for this subsidy, please click here.
Lisa is a Speech Pathologist with over 15 years’ experience working across Australia and the UK. She has worked closely with other health professionals and within community, school and hospital settings. Lisa also holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Masters in Community Development.
Lisa is passionate about supporting people with communication difficulties to have a voice and be included within their communities.
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.
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.
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 speech pathology services, to clients.
Students will need access to a range of different clients and speech pathology programs for assessment purposes, including clients requiring speech and language support, clients with dysphagia and clients who are being supported by Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems.
Whilst on your placement, you will also need to assist the Speech Pathologist in the initial and/or ongoing assessment/screening of clients, as well as assisting in the preparation and provision of Texture Modified Foods and Fluids to clients.
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.
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