Diploma in Allied Health Assistance
A one-year qualification providing 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. Under supervision, they implement programs, groups 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 you will:
- Study the role of allied health assistants in the context of Australia’s health and social care system
- Learn about anatomical, physiological, psychological and sociological factors influencing human function
- Develop communication skills, skills in running groups, setting up and maintaining equipment
Location
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 1
- Semester 1
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 50.00 |
| Fraser Coast | 50.00 |
| Caboolture | 50.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Please note that this program comprises of both online, on campus and blended courses. There is also one course in the Diploma that includes a fieldwork opportunity.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
WIL notes
- It is a Queensland Government requirement that students undertaking a placement within a clinical setting are fit tested annually for an approved respirator. Clinical settings include hospitals, residential aged care facilities, residential disability care facilities, prison health services, youth detention health services, community health care settings, and vaccination clinics). If the Fit Testing requirement applies to placement activity within your Program it will appear in your mandatory checks on Sonia Online. In accordance with Australian Standards, you must be clean shaven for your fit test. Facial hair that lies along the sealing surface of a tight-fitting respirator prevents an effective seal. Therefore, it is a requirement that there is no hair growth between the skin and the facepiece sealing surface in order to achieve a fit. At this stage, there is no exemption in Queensland to this requirement for religious or other reasons and UniSC is unable to waive this requirement.
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It is no longer a requirement that students in Diploma in Allied Health Assistance are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please note that 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.
UniSC still strongly recommends that all students undertaking placement are fully vaccinated and provide evidence of this vaccination status to the University.
- For more information on mandatory requirements refer to Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Science - Placements
Credit precedents
- On successful completion of the Diploma of Allied Health, you will receive direct entry and up to 48 units* of credit towards UniSC's Bachelor of Health Science.
- On successful completion of the Diploma of Allied Health, you will receive direct entry and up to 48 units* of credit towards UniSC's Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons).
- On successful completion of the Diploma of Allied Health, you will receive direct entry and up to 48 units* of credit towards UniSC's Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology).
* The credit indicated is the maximum credit available under the current program structures.
- CSP estimate
- A$10,788 - 2024 Fees