1 year Full time or 2 years Part time
The Diploma in Allied Health Assistance is a one-year qualification that gives students the foundational skills to work as an allied health assistant or in related fields. Allied health assistants support allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, dietitians and podiatrists to implement programs and one-on-one supports for people with disabilities and health conditions. They also support the day-to-day running of the practice, managing aspects such as bookings and equipment.
In this program students will study the role of allied health assistants in the context of the Australian health and social care system, and learn about the anatomical, physiological, psychological and sociological factors influencing human function. They’ll also develop their communication skills, skills in running groups, and learn how to set up and maintain equipment. For more information, visit Diploma in Allied Health Assistance at UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast.
UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast
This program comprises of both online, on campus and blended courses. There is also one course in the Diploma that includes a fieldwork opportunity. Not all required courses available at Fraser Coast campus, online delivery mode is available for these courses.
Some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.
The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are those fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program. For information, visit Inherent Academic Requirements on the UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast website.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast and for this course, refer to UniSC – University of the Sunshine Coast’s website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years
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Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
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