Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33021 (VDSS)
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33021
Prepare for a career in the health industry. You'll develop skills to assist allied health professionals as they care for clients across a range of areas such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Course details
Location
Greensborough Campus
Career pathways
With this qualification you can go into roles such as allied health assistant, patient services assistant, rehabilitation assistant and therapy assistant or aid.
Study pathways
After completing this program, you can pathway to further study at higher levels including Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43021 or other qualifications from the HLT or CHC training packages.
Timetable
Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm.
Credit in VCE or VCE VM
This course provides recognition of two VCE VET units at Unit 1 and 2 level, a scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence and an additional non-scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence.
ATAR contribution
If you wish to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Health, you must undertake scored assessment (Year 2) for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to your ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.
| Unit code | Unit title | Hours |
| Year 1 core units | ||
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 40 |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 35 |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 20 |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 70 |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | 25 |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 18 |
| Year 1 elective units | ||
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 70 |
| CHCCCS002 | Assist with movement | 25 |
| CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern | 18 |
| Year 2 core units | ||
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 20 |
| Year 2 elective units | ||
| HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems | 60 |
| HLTHPS001 | Take clinical measurements | 50 |
Fees and costs
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292
Nationally Recognised Training
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Next steps
Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.
For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.