Overview
Assists therapists in providing therapy programs and in the direct care of their patients in a variety of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks
- assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating
- assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs
- participating in planning the care of individuals
- following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems
- observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care
- assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications
- providing direct support and assistance to therapists
Alternative Titles
- Therapist's Assistant
Specialisations
- Diversional Therapist's Assistant
- Occupational Therapist's Assistant
- Physiotherapist's Assistant
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
16 courses found.
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HLT43021: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
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HLT33021: Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
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80863ACT: Course in Surface and Functional Anatomy (Deep)
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80862ACT: Course in Surface and Functional Anatomy (Superficial)
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80861ACT: Course in Human Physiology
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80860ACT: Course in Human Anatomy
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80781ACT: Certificate IV in Speech Pathology Assistance
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80780ACT: Certificate IV in Physiotherapy Assistance
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80779ACT: Certificate IV in Occupational Therapy Assistance
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80711ACT: Course in Introduction to Massage Therapy
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69835: Course in Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions
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52295: Course in Implementation of Postural Care
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5079: Certificate IV in Occupational Therapy Assistant
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30703QLD: Certificate II in Compressed Air Work
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30570QLD: Certificate IV in LMNT Neurotherapy
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2105: Certificate III in Occupational Therapy Assistants
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