Associate Degree of Allied Health

The Associate Degree of Allied Health is an exit award for the Bachelor of Allied Health.

This course produces Health professionals who have the fundamental knowledge, skills and necessary qualifications to make a difference within the wider community.

Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge in a broad range of topics including anatomy and physiology, health psychology, population health and health promotion.

You may also be eligible to apply for the vocational award of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance following successful completion of your first year of study (including one pre-determined elective unit that can be embedded into your study plan).

This certificate, in conjunction with your associate degree, will ensure that you are well-placed to gain employment within the Allied Health workforce.

Core Structure

Course Structure

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Core Structure

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ALL students must accumulate a total of 96 credit points.

These credit points will be traditionally broken down into 12 core units and four electives.

Students are required to complete two (2) electives from any CQUniversity undergraduate units, provided eligibility, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met.

Students wishing to gain their vocational award of Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, must complete NUP40662: Skills for Allied Health Assistants, as one of their elective units. It is recommended that this unit be completed as a year 1 elective, offered in Term 3.

Students intending to apply for admission into other Allied Health courses are advised to check the relevant course pathways for guidance when selecting electives.

YEAR 1

AND 2 other university undergraduate units providing eligibility, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements are met.

YEAR 2

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Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

The Associate Degree of Allied Health is an exit award only from the Bachelor of Allied Heath (CB66 Course)

Security Requirements

As a part of this course, students will undertake work integrated learning. To participate in work integrated learning, students may require the following: - Student Deed Poll - Working with Children Card - Criminal Police Check Additional checks and documentation may also be required, depending on the type of placement site as different organisations / placement sites. For additional information, please refer to the CQUniversity Handbook.

Health Requirements

As a part of this course, students will undertake work integrated learning. To participate in work integrated learning, students may require the following vaccinations: - Hepatitis B - Measles, Mumps and Rubella - DTpa (Whooping Cough) - Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Tuberculosis Screening Additional vaccinations may also be required. This will depend on the type of placement site and the site location, as different states have different vaccinations regulations and requirements. For instance, students who undertake placement in remote Australia may be require the Hepatitis A and Japanese encephalitis vaccination. Placement in Western Australia and Northern Territory require students also have the MRSA – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus vaccination before commencing placement, and some states also require students to have the Influenza Vaccination (some states have this as a requirement and other states this is recommended but not mandatory). Some students may also be required to hold a current First Aid / CPR certificate. For additional information, please refer to the CQUniversity Handbook.

Assumed Knowledge

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Core Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Describe the contemporary health care systems and multi-cultural and societal factors that underpin Allied Health practice
• 2.
• Identify differences between normal functioning of the human body and the pathology of disorders and disease processes
• 3.
• Explain the role of Health professionals in the health care continuum
• 4.
• Apply principles of evidence-based practice to Allied Health care
• 5.
• Discuss ethical issues that may arise when working within an Allied Health environment
• 6.
• Employ effective communication skills across diverse audiences
• 7.
• Demonstrate the practical skills of an emerging Health professional in a broad range of multi-disciplinary environments.