Allied health assistant , Allied Health Professional
NCN Health

Are you interested in finding out more about Allied Health careers?

With an ever-growing population, these careers are becoming increasingly in demand.

If you enjoy interacting with the community and helping them improve their health and wellbeing this may be a great opportunity for you to explore the local career opportunities available

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

During the experience students will have the opportunity to;
Accompany and observe health professionals;
Observe treatments and assist where appropriate;
Be exposed to and learn medical terminology;
Observe and take part in some of the practical and logistical components of work in the health industry;
Comply and assist with infection control policies and OH & S procedures; and
Interact and socialise with members of the community

Student Requirements

Students should have a keen interest and be willing to find out more about allied health careers both within and outside of a hospital environment

Dress Requirements

Students are required to wear neat casual attire with enclosed shoes

Special Transport Requirements

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