Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance - HLT43021

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Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to become an Allied Health Assistant.  

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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
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*Free TAFE course

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
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The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance will train you to assist patients with their rehabilitation exercises that include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and conduct group sessions.

You'll work alongside health professionals such as physiotherapists, and occupational therapists to facilitate rehabilitation and to empower clients with strategies for daily living.

Allied health workers assist patients in carrying out routine physiotherapy exercises in groups or individually. Other roles include helping to implement general care and assisting with ongoing therapy. You will also support the implementation of care plans for a diverse range of clients to care for themselves and develop independent living skills. 

Work is not limited to hospitals. You can also find employment in community health, rehabilitation centres or via home and special needs school visits.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
*This is a Free TAFE priority course. Check your eligibility.

Why study allied health assistance at RMIT?

Clinical practice

Gain hands-on experience though clinical placements in settings such as hospitals and rehabilitation centres.

Industry experts

Work alongside health professionals and learn from industry-active educators ready to guide you through your studies.

Graduate job-ready

Balance formal learning with vocational practice to build industry-relevant skills required to pursue a career as an Allied Health Assistant.

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Are you ready for a future in health?

Discover a rewarding career and seize your opportunities for professional development with a qualification from RMIT. 

Fast-tracked option for current degree students: C4428FSTBU

If you are already studying a bachelor's or master's degree and have completed Human Anatomy and Physiology subjects, you might be eligible to enrol in the fast-tracked version of this course—C4428FSTBU Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance.

With this certificate, you can become a fully qualified allied health assistant in just 6 months, enabling you to work in the health industry with patients and boosting your job opportunities even while you're completing your higher education studies.

Not only will you gain practical experience related to your study, but you'll also develop extra skills in patient care, clinical support, and even communication and teamwork, significantly enhancing your academic performance and future career prospects.

How it works

Your studies will include a 6-week block of practical classes and assessments before your bachelor classes start in January and early February, plus a 3-week placement block in July during the semester break.

See Entry requirements and admissions for details on how to apply.

Details

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Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, including, face-to-face classes, practical activities, blended learning, industry presentations, group discussions, clinical placements and syndicate work.

Assessment methods

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes knowledge tests, case studies, roleplay, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, and practical assessments.

Learning at RMIT

The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.

Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.

RMIT Capabilities

The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.

As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:

  • Ethical Global Citizens
  • Connected
  • Adaptive
  • Digitally Adept
  • Expert
  • Critically Engaged.

RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.

You'll be exposed to industry practices through clinical placements as part of your studies.

Placements can occur in hospitals, community settings, rehabilitation centres and special needs schools.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

C4428 (standard)

The duration of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is 1 year*.

*Full-time Semester 1 intake: 10 months duration. 3-4 days a week on campus and 120 hours of clinical placement.

Semester 2 intake: 1 year duration. 3-4 days a week on campus and 120 hours of clinical placement.

C4428FSTBU (fast-tracked)

The duration of C4428FSTBU Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is 6 months.

This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.

In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.

You’ll learn how to provide assistance to allied health professionals in various settings, and be introduced to:

  • basic anatomy and physiology
  • medical terminology
  • the skills to work effectively with clients and other staff
  • Work Health and Safety (WHS) and infection control.

You’ll also take complete clinical placements, generally conducted on a full-time basis.

As part of your physiotherapy studies, you’ll learn the practical skills to support treatments, including:

  • delivering and monitoring therapeutic exercise programs developed by a physiotherapist
  • how to support individuals participating in group physiotherapy programs
  • delivering therapeutic practices for clients and assisting clients with mobility requirements

You’ll gain occupational therapy skills through rehabilitation studies, allowing you to:

  • assist in developing active support strategies
  • assist in daily living skill development outcomes
  • support the fitting of assistive equipment

You’ll also gain skills in cultural diversity and effectively responding to challenging behaviour within the workplace.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Program code: C4428
National curriculum code: HLT43021
Title
Location
Duration
Plan code
CRICOS
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Bundoora Campus
Full Time 1 Years
C4428FSTBU
Location
Bundoora Campus
Duration
Full Time 1 Years
Plan code
C4428FSTBU
CRICOS
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Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
City Campus
Full Time 1 Years
C4428
Location
City Campus
Duration
Full Time 1 Years
Plan code
C4428
CRICOS
View plan

Career

The job prospects for allied health assistants are strong, with employment expected to grow consistently. 

Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for health therapy professionals are set to increase by 17.2% to 2028.

Graduates work in:

  • acute care and hospitals
  • rehabilitation centres
  • aged care facilities
  • community and primary healthcare
  • schools that are involved with delivering programs to children with special needs.

Entry requirements and admissions

You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Option 1: C4428 (standard)

There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course.

Minimum age requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date.  

Personal statement

You must download, complete and submit the below personal statement.

Download the Personal Statement (PDF)

Option 2: C4428FSTBU (fast-tracked)

You must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed one of the following degrees:

  • Master of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Applied Science 
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Applicants who are currently undertaking any of the above degrees must have successfully completed at least one subject of Human Anatomy and/or Physiology as part of their studies. You must provide a copy of your academic transcript and any related course guides for the Human Anatomy and/or Physiology subject(s) undertaken.

RMIT bachelor degree students must have successfully completed:

  • BIOL2529 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 + BIOL2530 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
    OR
  • BIOL2480 Introduction to Human Biosciences + BIOL2274/BIOL2372 Limb and Trunk Anatomy.

Minimum age requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age by the commencement date. 

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

Additional information

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This course includes practical placement. If you are successful in obtaining a place in the course, you must meet a number of immunisation and compliance requirements upon commencement of your studies.

Immunisation and vaccination requirements

  • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (dTpa – adult dose), must be this immunisation NOT ADT (Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus – does not contain the pertussis component)
  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR, 2 vaccination doses AND blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity
  • Hepatitis B: primary course of 3 vaccination doses AND serology to confirm anti-HBV level is greater than or equal to 10mIU/ml
  • Varicella: 2 vaccination doses OR blood test (serology report) to confirm immunity OR history of chickenpox
  • Tuberculin Screen: Tuberculin Skin Test OR Quantiferon TB Assay blood test (serology) to show immunity.

Please note: A full course of immunisations can take up to 7 months to complete, you should contact your medical practitioner prior to entering the program to commence immunisations. It is a requirement that you will have commenced all immunisations and will continue to progress this until completion of the vaccination courses by the deadlines set by the university.

Important: Additional immunisations may be required in response to changes in Government regulations or at the request of the placement host organisation.

Immunisation and vaccination requirements

Immunisations may be required the placement organisation. You will need to check the immunisation requirements of the placement organisation before commencing your placements.

COVID19 vaccination

You will be required to undertake COVID19 Vaccination as part of this course. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

Influenza vaccination

You will be required to undertake annual influenza vaccination as part of this course. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

Working with Children Check

You must hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking clinical components as part of this course.

Note: For clinical components undertaken interstate, a valid Working With Children Check for that state is required.

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

You must present evidence of a successful Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are conducted via fit2work. An account with fit2work will be created using your name and RMIT-issued student email address once you have commenced your studies. Further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

NDIS Worker Screening Check

You will be required to apply for and receive an acceptable NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this course.

Mask fit testing

Mask fit testing is no longer an RMIT requirement for this course; however, some facilities may still require students to be mask fit tested prior to attending placements. Mask fit testing is a validated method to independently determine whether a specific make, model and size of mask achieves a proper fit to an individual’s face.   

You may be required to present evidence of the completion of a mask fit test (fit test certificate or card), verifying the date of the mask fit test and the recommended respirator make/model specific to you, prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.

Note: All relevant screening and compliance check fees are at your own expense. 

Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course

The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.

The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.

By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the course
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you.

Adjustments

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities.

Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS.

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies.

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings.

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Pathways and further study

A pathway is an alternative way to get into a course. RMIT's pathways can help you move through different levels of study to reach the qualification you're aiming for, even if you don't meet the requirements for your destination course.

Pathways into the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

This course has pathways available.

Further study

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance provides credit and guaranteed entry into further study.

Credit and recognition of prior learning

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Find out more about Credit and RPL at RMIT

Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.

When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.

Learn more about international credit transfers

Fees

Fee Type

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.

If you are not eligible for a government subsidised place, you are considered a full fee paying student.

Government-subsidised training for citizens, permanent residents and some visa holders.

Tuition fees fully covered for eligible students by the Victorian Government.

Tuition fees fully covered for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students and Youth Justice referrals in a government subsidised place..

Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.

Full fee fee summary

Course nameCertificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Plan codeC4428
National Curriculum code HLT43021
Duration1year(s)
Nominal hours1,190Nominal hours tooltip

Fees shown are indicative only based on 2026 commencement, and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.

Item Description Cost (AUD)
Tuition fee student paystuition fee tooltip
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
 $19,500.00
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)Student services and amenities fee
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
 $373.00
Material feesmaterial fees tooltip
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
N/A
Estimated total cost to youEstimated total cost tooltip
Includes all fees listed above
 $19,873.00

The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).

Item Description Cost (AUD)
Tuition fee student paystuition fee tooltip
Tuition fees after government subsidy
Tuition fees after government subsidy
 $5,750.00
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)Student services and amenities fee
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
 $373.00
Material feesmaterial fees tooltip
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
N/A
Estimated total cost to youEstimated total cost tooltip
Includes all fees listed above
 $6,123.00

The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $13.75 per nominal hour ($16,362.50 total).

Item Description Cost (AUD)
Tuition fee student paystuition fee tooltip
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
$1,150.00
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)Student services and amenities fee
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
$119.00
Material feesmaterial fees tooltip
N/A
Estimated total cost to youEstimated total cost tooltip
Includes all fees listed above
 $1,269.00

The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $16.95 per nominal hour ($20,170.50 total).

Item Description Cost (AUD)
Tuition fee student paystuition fee tooltip
Tuition fees fully subsidised under Free TAFE scheme
Tuition fees fully subsidised under Free TAFE scheme
 $0.00
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)Student services and amenities fee
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
 $373.00
Material feesmaterial fees tooltip
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
N/A
Estimated total cost to youEstimated total cost tooltip
Includes all fees listed above
 $373.00

The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $17.61 per nominal hour ($20,955.90 total).

Item Description Cost (AUD)
Tuition fee student paystuition fee tooltip
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
$0.00
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)Student services and amenities fee
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
Concession rate applied
$119.00
Material feesmaterial fees tooltip
N/A
Estimated total cost to youEstimated total cost tooltip
Includes all fees listed above
 $119.00

The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $17.61 per nominal hour ($20,955.90 total).

Item Description Cost (AUD)
Tuition fee student paystuition fee tooltip
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
 $0.00
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)Student services and amenities fee
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
Based on 2026 cap of $373 per calendar year
 $0.00
Material feesmaterial fees tooltip
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
N/A
Estimated total cost to youEstimated total cost tooltip
Includes all fees listed above
 $0.00

The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $13.75 per nominal hour ($16,362.50 total).

Generated on 25 June 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information

If eligible, you may be able to defer your tuition fees for this course through a VET Student Loan (VSL)

VET Student Loan cap for Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (C4428): $

Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.

Learn about eligibility for VSL

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