Diploma of Allied Health

The Diploma of Allied Health qualifications are awarded by AIPC (Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, RTO Provider Number 0670).

This Diploma of Allied Health is delivered online.

You can study your diploma full-time, part-time, or at your own pace. Full-time study takes a minimum of 12 months, and part-time study takes a minimum of 18 months.

To obtain entry to this allied health course, you need to demonstrate completion of at least Year 12 (or equivalent) OR a recognised Certificate IV qualification, other formal higher education studies of at least 12 months duration from an accredited higher education provider OR have at least 3 years of post-secondary work experience demonstrating capacity to successfully undertake study at a Diploma level.

Tuition Fee per unit $2,325 each

Total Course Cost $18,600

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. This means you can pay a portion of your subject fees yourself, and the remaining portion using FEE-HELP (if eligible).

• Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit

Term 1

ALH01 Introduction to Allied Health

This unit provides an overview of the allied health sector, covering the scope of various allied health professions, fundamental healthcare principles, and the importance of cultural responsiveness. Topics include patient-centred care, health literacy, and inter-professional collaboration.

ALH02 Introduction to Biosciences for Allied Health

This unit covers the fundamental principles of biology essential for allied health. It includes the structure and function of major body systems such as skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems.

Term 2

ALH03 Anatomy & Physiology

This unit provides an in-depth exploration of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the structure and function of body systems and the pathophysiology of common health conditions.

ALH04 Lifespan Development

This unit examines human development from conception to old age, highlighting physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes. It applies developmental psychology concepts to healthcare settings to provide age-appropriate care.

Term 3

ALH05

This unit focuses on developing effective communication skills within the healthcare environment, emphasizing cultural sensitivity, professional documentation, and addressing communication barriers.

ALH06 Law and Ethics in Allied Health

This unit covers legal and ethical dimensions of allied health practice, equipping students with the knowledge to navigate legal frameworks and ethical principles in healthcare.

Term 4

ALH07 Allied Health Skills and Assessment

This unit provides foundational skills for conducting health assessments and monitoring vital signs, focusing on accurate data collection and interpretation.

ALH08 Health Promotion

This unit introduces the principles of health promotion, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of community health initiatives. It covers behaviour change theories and the use of technology in health promotion.

The Diploma of Allied Health is a higher education qualification that introduces the allied health sector and the sciences behind clinical practice. AIPC delivers the course online, so you can study full-time or part-time at your own pace from anywhere in Australia. You’ll complete eight units covering anatomy, biosciences, lifespan development and health promotion, finishing in 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time.

Your studies cover eight areas of allied health practice:

• An overview of the allied health sector, including patient-centred care, health literacy and how professions work together

• Biosciences, covering the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems

• Anatomy and physiology, including the pathophysiology behind common health conditions

• Lifespan development, examining how people change physically, cognitively and emotionally from conception to old age

• Communication in healthcare, including professional documentation and how to work past communication barriers

• Law and ethics as they apply to allied health practice

• Health assessment, including how to monitor vital signs and interpret what you record

• Health promotion, covering how you plan, deliver and evaluate a community health initiative

The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance focuses on practical allied health assistance, including supervised workplace experience. The Diploma focuses on foundational health sciences and preparation for further higher education study. Certificate IV students complete 120 hours of placement, practising rehabilitation programs and group sessions in a real workplace. Diploma students go deeper into theory instead, studying anatomy, physiology, law and health promotion. AIPC awards the diploma as a higher education qualification, so you can apply for FEE-HELP to cover your tuition fees.

No. You just need to meet the entry requirements with Year 12 or equivalent, a recognised Certificate IV qualification, 12 months of study at an accredited higher education provider or three years of post-secondary work experience showing you can handle study at diploma level. Your first unit introduces the allied health sector from the ground up, so you can start without any clinical knowledge.

You can apply for further higher education study in a health discipline. Your studies in anatomy, physiology and biosciences can provide useful preparation for further health-related study. Entry requirements and credit arrangements vary between universities, so check directly with your preferred institution. 

Employers hiring for support roles in rehabilitation, mental health, disability and community health services recognise this diploma. You’ll draw on your studies in anatomy, health assessment and health promotion to contribute to coordinated patient care under the direction of registered professionals. Many graduates also treat the diploma as a step towards further study, since registered roles like occupational therapy and speech pathology require a degree and registration with the relevant national board.