Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)

HLT43907

THIS COURSE IS FOR:

workers who provide a range of Primary Health Care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, including specific health care programs, advice and assistance with medication. These workers can be expected to flexibly assume a variety of job roles and undertake a broad range of tasks.

CAREER OPTIONS:

Aboriginal Health Worker
Senior Aboriginal Health Worker
Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Senior Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

There are 13 units of competency in this qualification.

Listed below are the 10 Core and 3 Elective units, which are included in the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care (Practice)

Code	Title	Core/Elective
HLTAHW303A	Advocate for the rights and needs of community members	C
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology	C
HLTAHW401A	Assess client's physical well being	C
HLTAHW402A	Assess and support client's social and emotional well being	C
HLTAHW403A	Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context	C
HLTAHW404A	Monitor health care	C
HLTAHW405A	Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander comunities	C
HLTAHW406A	Work with medicines	C
HLTAHW407A	Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care	C
CHCCS301A	Work within legal and ethical framework	C
CHCCS501A	Assess and respond to individuals at risk of self harm or suicide	E
CHCMH1B	Orientation to mental health work	E
CHCAOD2C	Orientation to the alcohol and other drugs sector	E

WHAT DOES THE COURSE PROVIDE?

The course aims to prepare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students educationally, culturally and personally to undertake formal study and employment and to develop the confidence and self-esteem required to meet the competencies expected in their role.

Specifically the course will provide students with the:

concept of Aboriginal Health and primary health care as a career
understanding of the effects of Aboriginality on specific areas of health care
knowledge of Torres Strait Islander Health Issues
knowledge of community needs & client interaction
awareness of cultural safety & cultural sensitivity.

PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

This qualification is proposed for workers with some breadth and depth of skills and knowledge in assessment and treatment of a wide range of presenting health problems for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Workers seeking enrolment in or credit for this qualification must be able to demonstrate competence in the following competency units from Certificate III:

HLTAHW301A	Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTOHS300A	Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A	Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTAHW302A	Facilitate communication between clients and service providers

This qualification is also available as an Australian Apprenticeship.
To be eligible for the Australian Apprenticeship option you must be employed either full-time or a minimum of 20 hours per week.

AUSTRALIAN APPRENTICESHIP

This qualification is available as a funded Australian Apprenticeship for full and part-time new employees who qualify under the guidelines.

This qualification is also available as an Existing Employee Australian Apprenticeship for full and part-time employees. Commonwealth Government incentives may be available to employers. If you are eligible, a commercial fee not subject to the fees cap is applicable.

For further information contact the Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Ph: 13 38 73 or visit www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

TRAINING DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

This training is offered, either by work based or flexible distance learning. Assessment is competency based. Your Trainer/Assessor will provide you with the information required for this qualification.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Our students are our main priority and as such, we endeavour to support them in their studies. A variety of student support methods is offered, from ongoing one on one tutorial support as arranged between Tutor and student by making an appointment, and group support when required. A Tutor is available to answer and assist with any questions the student may have.

QUALIFICATION

On completion of the course the student will receive a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Care (Practice). Those who complete only part of the course will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.