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Associate Degree of Allied Health

Associate Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    AssocDegAlliedHlth

  • Course code

    2207273

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

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. 

The Associate degree provides a pathway for eligible graduates into the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Health Science; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy; or the Pedorthics pathway in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences. There is also a generic pathway into the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences with credit (advanced standing) of up to 12 units.
 
The Associate Degree of Allied Health is offered through SCU College.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
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
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

  1. 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:
    1. Completion of National Training Package Qualification: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
    2. All units listed in Part A and Part B of the Schedule of Units
    3. A group of two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule; and
    4. Two (2) elective units from Part D of the Schedule.
  2. 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

  1. 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:
    1. Completion of National Training Package Qualification: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
    2. All units listed in Part A and Part B of the Schedule of Units
    3. A group of two (2) units from Part C of the Schedule; and
    4. Two (2) elective units from Part D of the Schedule.
  2. 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
Session 1, Year 1
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
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
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
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
Session 1, Year 1
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
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
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
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
Session 1, Year 1
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
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
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
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

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
HEA10001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory
HEA10002 Developing Learning Practices for Health Professions Introductory

Part B
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
Select one of the following streams:

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
HLT10582 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations Introductory
HLT10584 Mobility and Personal Care Occupations Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
SPT10001 Introduction to the Speech Pathology Profession Introductory
SPT10002 Phonetics and Linguistics for Speech Pathology Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
PDT10001 Introduction to Podiatry and Pedorthics Introductory
BIO10001 Functional Anatomy of the Lower Limbs and Foot and Ankle Intermediate

Part D

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
HLT10598 Introduction to Complementary Medicine Introductory
CSL10553 Ageing in Contemporary Society Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
BHS11001 Introduction to Psychology I Introductory
BHS11002 Introduction to Psychology II Introductory
MAT10718 Mathematical Ideas Introductory