As part of the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance up to three (3) Speech Pathology electives can be choosen. For Speech Pathology specialisation all group E electives are required: 

     HLTAH410C  Support the development of speech and communication skills (Note pre-requ: HLTAH301C)
     HLTAH411C  Provide support in dysphagia management (Note pre-requs: HLTAH301C, HLTAH410C)
     HLTAH412C  Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems (Note pre-requs: HLTAH301C,
HLTAH410C)
Support the development of speech
and communication skills
This unit of competency describes the skills
and knowledge required to assist with the delivery of speech pathology programs  designed to achieve and develop optimum independence in speech and communication skills
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs
Provide support in dysphagia management
This unit of competency describes the skills
and knowledge required to assist a speech pathologist to support clients participating in therapy programs to improve swallowing and/or to maintain independence in the management of dysphagia
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs
Assist and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support clients who use total communication systems,
including the preparation of resources.
Total communication refers to methods of communication that replace or supplement  speech and handwriting
Work performed requires a range of well developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required and individuals will take responsibility for their own outputs