Course Overview
The Diploma of Allied Health equips students with essential knowledge and skills, including communication, anatomy, biosciences, and health promotion. Graduates support multidisciplinary teams in rehabilitation, mental health, and community health, ensuring coordinated and effective care.
The allied health workforce is rapidly growing due to increasing demand in aged care, mental health, disability, and health sectors. Allied health professionals play a vital role by providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services that enhance health outcomes, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
This course is delivered by AIPC (Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, RTO Provider Number 0670).
Who's It For?
This course is designed for individuals seeking to enter the allied health workforce or to build a foundation for further higher education study in health. No previous healthcare experience is required. It is suited to those interested in roles in rehabilitation, mental health, disability, and community health services.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Occupational therapist
- Speech pathologist
- Pharmacy assistant
- Allied health assistant
What You'll Learn
- An overview of the allied health sector, covering the scope of various allied health professions, fundamental healthcare principles, and the importance of cultural responsiveness
- Fundamental principles of biology essential for allied health
- Developmental psychology concepts applied to healthcare settings to provide age-appropriate care
- How to develop effective communication skills within the healthcare environment
- Foundational skills for conducting health assessments and monitoring vital signs, focusing on accurate data collection and interpretation
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
Full-time study takes a minimum of 12 months. Part-time study takes a minimum of 18 months. The course can also be studied at your own pace.
Delivery
This Diploma of Allied Health is delivered entirely online. You can study from anywhere in Australia.
Entry Requirements
To obtain entry to this course, you need to demonstrate one of the following:
- Completion of at least Year 12 (or equivalent); OR
- A recognised Certificate IV qualification; OR
- Other formal higher education studies of at least 12 months duration from an accredited higher education provider; OR
- At least 3 years of post-secondary work experience demonstrating capacity to successfully undertake study at a Diploma level.
Course Features
- Study full-time, part-time, or at your own pace entirely online
- Eight units covering anatomy, biosciences, lifespan development, communication, law and ethics, health assessment, and health promotion
- FEE-HELP available for eligible students
- 21-Day Money Back Guarantee — full refund if you withdraw within 21 days, no questions asked
- Free mentoring through the Alumni community to support graduate employment outcomes
- Delivered by AIPC, specialising in flexible education for over 30 years
Professional Recognition
The Diploma of Allied Health qualifications are awarded by AIPC (Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, RTO Provider Number 0670). AIPC is an Institute of Higher Education (Provider ID PRV12083).
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About Institute of Allied Health
The Institute of Allied Health is a national education provider specialising in health courses that lead to working in support and administrative roles in health-related services.
The Institute of Allied Health is part of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC), a longstanding provider of flexible counsellor education. Subsequently, the Institute has plenty of experience on which to draw to ensure you experience a high-quality, fully supported online learning experience.
It’s what our team have done for over 30 years, and we have enthusiastically extended this expertise into allied health training. Institute courses are offered through a network of Student Support Centres throughout Australia.
The Institute of Allied Health is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #0670).
