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Diploma of Allied Health

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Provider Institute of Allied Health
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Institute of Allied Health

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

  • Occupational therapist
  • Speech pathologist
  • Pharmacy assistant
  • Allied health assistant

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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

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual 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.

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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).

Subjects

The course is structured across four terms, comprising eight core units covering anatomy, biosciences, lifespan development, communication, law and ethics, health assessment, and health promotion.

Core Units
ALH01Introduction to Allied Health
ALH02Introduction to Biosciences for Allied Health
ALH03Anatomy & Physiology
ALH04Lifespan Development
ALH05Communication in Healthcare
ALH06Law and Ethics in Allied Health
ALH07Allied Health Skills and Assessment
ALH08Health Promotion

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Payment options

  • FEE-HELP is a loan scheme for eligible students to pay their tuition (subject) fees.
  • Pay your subject fees direct to the institute each semester for each subject in which you are enrolled.
  • Split Payments — pay a portion of your subject fees yourself, and the remaining portion using FEE-HELP (if eligible).
  • Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.

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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).

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