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• Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
Additionally, Allied Health Assistants may require:
• A clean Police Conduct Certificate
• A Vaccination Record that should include 2
MMR injections and 3 Hepatitis B injections
• A certificate in First Aid
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Allied Health Assistants are expected to have:
• An understanding of how to assess and address patients’ needs
• Knowledge of safe care practices
• An understanding of ethical and legal
principles in the health setting
• The ability to act in a calm and appropriate
manner during emergencies and other
stressful situations
• The ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese and/
or English
• Numeracy skills
• Customer care skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • Time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A caring and patient manner • A methodical approach
• A positive attitude
• A practical orientation
• Assertiveness • Dedication
• Empathy
• Friendliness
• Sensitivity • Tact
Related career opportunities
• Clinical Assistant
• Community Health Promoter • Health Administrator
• Medical Assistant
• Nursing Professional
• Paramedic Aide
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