Foundation Education
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)

HLT43015

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)

Help patients maintain their mobility and wellbeing by working under the direction of physiotherapists with a HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy).

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Build a rewarding career assisting physiotherapists to improve the wellbeing and mobility of patients. 

As a physiotherapy assistant, you will take on the rewarding role of helping patients regain and maintain their physical wellbeing. This job is hands-on and involves working directly with patients and alongside physiotherapists. 

No two days are the same for a physiotherapy aide, because no two patients are the same – and your job will include helping to develop patient-specific physiotherapy programs. From helping people through physical rehabilitation, to working with athletes to prevent injuries, every workday comes with the opportunity to help people feel more confident and comfortable in their bodies. 

The HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) provides you with all the knowledge and practical skills to hit the ground running in your career. This qualification includes 120 hours of work placement plus online theory – completing a physiotherapy assistant course online gives you the freedom to study from anywhere, anytime. With both theoretical knowledge and on-site experience under your belt, you can graduate and launch your career with confidence. 

Foundation Education’s physio assistant course is nationally recognised and takes only 12 months to complete, so you will be ready to start your career sooner with a qualification that truly stands out on your resumé. Not sure if a physiotherapy assistant course is the right focus for you? We also provide this allied health qualification with specialisations in nutrition/dieteticsand occupational therapy

Not ready for the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance? You may want to study another allied health assistant qualification first, such as the HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance. 

The HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) is a Nationally Recognised course. 

Course Outcomes

Once you have completed the HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy), you will be ready and qualified to support a physiotherapist as an assistant. You will have the knowledge and skills to help deliver and monitor client-specific physiotherapy programs to help people prevent injuries, work through rehabilitation, and make the most of their physical fitness. You will also have general skills that can be applied to other allied health settings.

To find out more about careers in the healthcare industry and the benefits you'll receive by studying with Foundation Education visit our Career Pathways hub. 

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Allied Health Assistant

Working directly with allied health professionals, you will help develop programs and conduct therapeutic activities to identify, treat, and prevent various conditions and illnesses in patients. 

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Physiotherapy Assistant

A Physiotherapy Assistant is a hands-on and highly patient-based role. Your responsibilities will include providing patient care and supporting patients to complete their treatment plans related to their injury, illness, or disability.

Please note: this course is currently in a transition period (superseded due to Government-mandated updates), with our updated course due for release in the next few months. Rest assured, completion of this course version with us before 30 October 2024 will still provide you with a valid and quality outcome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Career Advisor on 1300 616 197.

Course snapshot
Qualification

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)

Delivery structure

Theoretical Elements: 

Study the theoretical elements of this course, anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform. 

Practical Elements: 

120 hours of work placement with an allied health professional sourced by the student. 

Duration

Up to 12 months

Study load
  • 120 hours of practical work placement.
  • 16 course units to complete.  
  • Complete 1.5 course units every month to graduate in 12 months. 
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Delivery Structure

Studying the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) with Foundation Education is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs. The course is broken down into two parts: 

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1. Theoretical

Study the theoretical elements of this course, anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.

Components

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16 units to complete.
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Completed online, at your own pace.

Resources Required

For the online part of the course, you’ll need regular access to:

Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points.

Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended).

Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above.

MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later.

Internet Browser: Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.

Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download).

Office Equipment:  Printer and scanner to print and upload some of your assessments.

Mobile Phone with Video Capability or Video Camera: Some assessments in your course may require you to take and submit videos of you undertaking tasks for assessment.

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2. Work Placement

120 hours of work placement with an allied health professional.

Components

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Students will need to source work placement with an Allied Health Professional.
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Where required, we may assist you in identifying work placement options.

Units

Achieve your qualification by completing the following units of competency:

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy)

Cost & Payment

You can pay for your course upfront via VISA/MasterCard or a bank deposit. Alternatively, we offer instalment plans that can be paid over several weeks or fortnights.

Your course fee includes

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Delivery and assessment of your qualification

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Study materials (including all resources)

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Ongoing support from our Education Team

We offer two payment methods

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Full fee upfront

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Instalment plans

For more information about the course costs, please call us on 1300 616 197.

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