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Table 1 Key differences between three AHA levels

From: Pilot implementation of allied health assistant roles within publicly funded health services in Queensland, Australia: results of a workplace audit

 

Clinical decision making

Supervision and delegation

Typical qualifications

Trainee AHA

Not part of role

Delegated role. Works under direct supervision from AHP

‘On the job’ training

Full (standard) scope AHA

Minimal (Frequently seen patient groups/conditions with noncomplex presentations, according to protocol)

Delegated role. Works under direct or indirect supervision from AHP

Certificate III or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

Advanced scope AHA

Some (Frequently seen patient groups/conditions, with more complex presentations, according to protocol).

Delegated role. Works mostly under indirect supervision from AHP

Certificate III or preferably Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance