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Submit your application today and begin your career journey with the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program.

Submitting Your Application

Submitting your application is the first step towards joining our program and becoming a qualified Allied Health Assistant. Your application allows us to determine if you meet the minimum requirements identified for enrolment and the successful completion of our Program. Your suitability to undertake our program is assessed from the time you make an initial inquiry to your attendance at a Pre-Training Review (PTR) session.

What Happens After I Submit

You will receive an email confirmation of your submission followed by a sequence of emails requesting you to:

  • Complete an online Language, Literacy & Numeracy test
  • Schedule your online Pre-Training Review (PTR) session
  • Prepare for your PTR session by reading all documents
  • Attend your online PTR session at the scheduled time
  • Notification of your enrolment status will be emailed to you within 7 days of your PTR session
  • Pre-commencement information will be sent to successful applicants via email prior to the Program start date

How Long Does It Take?

To complete your application online, we recommend setting aside 20 minutes. This should allow you enough time to complete the necessary information for your submission.

What Information Do I Need?

To complete your application, you will need to provide your:

  • Contact details 
  • Prior and/or current education
  • Current employment status
  • Residential status
  • Centrelink/concession status
  • USI number (Unique Student Identifier). We have included a link to help you find your USI.

2023 Upcoming Intakes

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is a Nationally recognised qualification that provides a platform for a strong career in Allied Health.

Commence September 7th
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications Close: Applications closed
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Available to Exercise and Sport Science Students

This program provides Exercise and Sport Science students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. These hours can be attributed towards meeting student ESSA and university requirements.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence September 19th
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications close: Applications closed
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Intake for The University of Melbourne Students

This program provides students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. Students will gain real-world experience that will help them gain clarity on their chosen career path while developing practical industry skills.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence October 9th
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications Close: Applications closed
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Available to Exercise and Sport Science Students

This program provides Exercise and Sport Science students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. These hours can be attributed towards meeting student ESSA and university requirements.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence October 11th
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications Close: Applications closed
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Intake for University Students

This program provides students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. These hours can be attributed toward meetings student ESSA and University practicum requirements.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence October 17th
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications Close: Applications closed
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Intake for La Trobe students studying Health Science, Biomedicine, Biological Science or Science

This program provides students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. These hours can be attributed to University practicum requirements, such as La Trobe students studying LTU3IND as the program is an approved placement for this industry placement subject.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence October 23rd
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications Close: Applications closed
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Available to Exercise and Sport Science Students

This program provides Exercise and Sport Science students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. These hours can be attributed towards meeting student ESSA and university requirements.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence November 22nd
  • Program duration: 11-12 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load: Approx. 8 hours per week
  • Applications Close: Accepting last minute applications
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Intake for University Students

This program provides students with 120 hours of industry placement with leading healthcare organisations. These hours can be attributed towards meeting student ESSA and university requirements.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

Commence December 6th
  • Program duration: 7-8 months
  • Delivery mode: Face-to-face & online
  • ERA Study Load (University Teaching Period): Approx. 8 hours per week
  • ERA Study Load (Non University Teaching Period): Approx. 16-24 hours per week
  • Applications Close: 5pm Thursday 30th November
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New Intake Option - Accelerated Program Delivery

We offer suitable students an accelerated delivery option of the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Program to lighten their ERA study load during the university teaching period and have the opportunity to complete the program sooner.

To find out more about whether this intake is right for you, book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

NOTE: The University of Melbourne students wanting further information on the ISIE Program
are advised to book a 15-minute consultation with an ERA Student Program Advisor.

More 2023 Intakes To Be Announced Soon!

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Program Information

Program Information

ERA's Allied Health Assistant Program is designed to provide students with a high-quality industry placement experience that satisfies both ESSA and university-specific requirements.

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Eligibility Checker

Eligibility Checker

Use our Eligibility Checker to see if you may be able to access a government-subsidised training place* in our Allied Health Assistant Program.

*This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

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Upcoming Intakes

Upcoming Intakes

We have a number of intakes designed to satisfy your ESSA and University placement requirements. View our comprehensive list of upcoming intakes to select one that best suits you.

Program Intakes

The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program is a Nationally recognised qualification that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to work as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) in hospital, clinic and community work settings. For further information on this qualification, view our Program Overview. Any reference to ‘ERA’s Cert. IV in Allied Health Assistance’, 'ERA's Allied Health Assistance Program', or 'ERA's AHA Program', is to mean HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply. This qualification is delivered by Exercise Research Australia Pty Ltd. RTOID: 22490

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4-6 Theobald St 
Thornbury VIC 3071 
Ph: (03) 9480 1800
enquiry@exerciseresearch.com.au

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