Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

About the course

This entry-level Certificate III prepares you to support allied health professionals in a range of settings. You’ll build core knowledge of body systems and medical terminology, develop communication skills, and learn how to assist with allied health programs in health or community services. Teaching staff provide guided, practical learning to help you become job-ready for assistant roles in allied health support at Certificate III level. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.

Career outcome

Graduates may work as an allied health assistant supporting practitioners across areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and related services. Typical roles include Allied Health Assistant, Physiotherapist’s Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Podiatrist’s Assistant, with work opportunities in clinics and community or healthcare environments. This Certificate III can help you start an entry-level allied health support career in the health sector. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sunshine Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,148 - 1,518	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 977 - 1,292
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 271 - 359

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)