Course Title: Assist with physiotherapy treatments and interventions
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4321 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Title: Assist with physiotherapy treatments and interventions
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OHTH5754C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2013, Term2 2013, Term2 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to support a range of physiotherapy treatments, including respiratory support and electrotherapy.
The application of knowledge and skills can relate to functions that assist with treatment and interventions developed by a physiotherapist. This can take place in a range of health care settings. Allied Health Assistants will operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities and under supervision of a physiotherapist.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Pre-requisite competency units are:
• HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care setting
• HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
• HLTAH301C Assist with an allied health program
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAH402C Assist with physiotherapy treatments and interventions |
Elements: |
Clean and store equipment Conduct physiotherapy treatment and interventions Prepare for the delivery of a treatment program Report and document information |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will involve written examination and practical assessment in the simulated environment. On gaining competency in these assessments, students will undertake clinical placement for this competency.