Allied Health Assistant Contextualised Learning Modules
The Office of the Chief Allied Health Officer have developed a series of contextualised learning modules designed to assist the rapid on-boarding of new allied health assistants in a number of clinical practice areas. These resources may be used by allied health assistants seeking recognition of prior learning toward the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance from a Registered Training Organisation. They are also a useful tool to support continuing professional development for existing allied health assistants.
Physiotherapy
Assist with physiotherapy treatments and interventions
Deliver and monitor a client specific exercise program
Deliver and monitor an exercise program for mobility
Podiatry
Assist with Basic Foot Hygiene
Assist with podiatric assessment and exercise
Assist with podiatric procedures
Occupational Therapy
Assist with the rehabilitation of clients
Conduct group sessions for individual client outcomes
Assist with development and maintenance of client functional status
Support the fitting of assistive devices
Speech Pathology
Support the development of speech and communication skills
Provide support for dysphagia management
Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics Guide for Allied Health Assistants – Combined Learner Guide
Community Rehabilitation
Support client daily living requirements in a community rehabilitation context
Support community access and participation
Work within a community rehabilitation environment