Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 20
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegAlliedHlth
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Course code
2207273
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Associate Degree of Allied Health is a two-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) entry-level course that provides students with the opportunity to prepare to study for a professional career pathway in allied health.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of Allied Health settings |
Creativity | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of Allied Health settings |
Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within Allied Health contexts |
Knowledge of a discipline | Apply broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within a range of contexts in the field of Allied Health |
Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in broad Allied Health contexts |
Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of Allied Health contexts |
Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a range of Allied Health contexts |
Some units may involve a placement within an allied health environment.
Core studies include human anatomy and physiology, communication skills for the health sciences, and introductory science, psychology and sociology for health professionals.
The Associate Degree of Allied Health includes units in first year that enable students to prepare for further study at Southern Cross University, to pursue professional career paths at the Bachelor level in speech pathology, podiatry, occupational therapy or pedorthics. Many units of the Associate degree align with first year units in these degree pathways.
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is integrated into the Associate degree course framework, and equips graduates with the skill-set sought by employers in this field.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 , Session 2 | 335361 | 055761 |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Allied Health a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (or 192 credit points) comprising:
- Completion of National Training Package Qualification: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- All units listed in Part A and Part B of the Schedule of Units
- A group of two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule; and
- Two (2) elective units from Part D of the Schedule.
- Candidates are required to successfully complete Rule (a)(i); all units in Part A; and two (2) electives from Part D, before proceeding to Part B or Part C.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Allied Health a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (or 192 credit points) comprising:
- Completion of National Training Package Qualification: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- All units listed in Part A and Part B of the Schedule of Units
- A group of two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule; and
- Two (2) elective units from Part D of the Schedule.
- Candidates are required to successfully complete Rule (a)(i); all units in Part A; and two (2) electives from Part D, before proceeding to Part B or Part C.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Students should complete a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, as compulsory part of the Associate Degree in Allied Health. The Certificate IV may be studied prior to commencing the Associate Degree or concurrently in the first year of the Associate Degree. Students should contact the TAFE Institute directly to enrol. | |||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance units at TAFE | |||||
1 unit from: Part D | |||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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HEA10002 - Developing Learning Practices for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance units at TAFE | |||||
1 unit from: Part D | |||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||||
HLT10582 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
HLT10584 - Mobility and Personal Care Occupations | Introductory |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Students should complete a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, as compulsory part of the Associate Degree in Allied Health. The Certificate IV may be studied prior to commencing the Associate Degree or concurrently in the first year of the Associate Degree. Students should contact the TAFE Institute directly to enrol. | |||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance units at TAFE | |||||
1 unit from: Part D | |||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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HEA10002 - Developing Learning Practices for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance units at TAFE | |||||
1 unit from: Part D | |||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||||
SPT10001 - Introduction to the Speech Pathology Profession | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
SPT10002 - Phonetics and Linguistics for Speech Pathology | Introductory |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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Students should complete a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, as compulsory part of the Associate Degree in Allied Health. The Certificate IV may be studied prior to commencing the Associate Degree or concurrently in the first year of the Associate Degree. Students should contact the TAFE Institute directly to enrol. | |||||
HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance units at TAFE | |||||
1 unit from: Part D | |||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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HEA10002 - Developing Learning Practices for Health Professions | Introductory | ||||
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance units at TAFE | |||||
1 unit from: Part D | |||||
Session 1, Year 2 |
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BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||||
PDT10001 - Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 2 |
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BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||||
HLT10583 - Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||||
MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||||
BIO10001 - Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle | Intermediate |
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Part A |
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HEA10001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HEA10002 | Developing Learning Practices for Health Professions | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part B |
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BIO01302 | Human Anatomy | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00307 | Human Physiology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CMM10580 | The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HLT10583 | Communication Skills for Health Sciences | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BHS10581 | Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MAT00330 | Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Part C |
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Part D |
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