Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice)
HLT43907
D083
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers 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. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include, for example:
Aboriginal health worker
Torres Strait Islander health worker
Senior Aboriginal health worker
Senior Torres Strait Islander health worker
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health work is an emerging area of work and occupational titles for those working in this area vary according to jurisdictional and workplace requirements.
Recognition
All workers are to be given the opportunity to have their competencies recognised prior to undertaking any training. Assessment should focus on demonstration of the critical aspects of evidence and underpinning knowledge and skills identified in the units of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENRTY REQUIREMENTSThis 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 units of competency from HLT33212 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care:
- HLTAHW301B
- HLTAHW302B
- HLTFA311A
- HLTIN301C
- HLTWHS300A
Please note Units HLTAHW401B, HLTAHW402B and HLTAHW403B, core units for Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) include the clinical content requirements of:
- HLTAHW304B
- HLTAHW305B
These units of competency are therefore not listed as entry requirements
PACKAGING RULES
Thirteen (13) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- ten (10) core units
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5655 | HLTAHW303B | Advocate for the rights and needs of community members | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5664 | HLTAHW402B | Assess and support client's social and emotional well being | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5663 | HLTAHW401B | Assess client's physical well being | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5667 | HLTAHW405B | Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D5666 | HLTAHW404B | Monitor health care | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5665 | HLTAHW403B | Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context | 140 | Unit of competency |
| D5670 | HLTAHW407B | Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1027 | BSBWOR204A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5668 | HLTAHW406B | Work with medicines | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WC843 | CHCCS400C | Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
Note: PAT units must be delivered by qualified pathology technicians or pathologists.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8306 | HLTIN301C | Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8403 | HLTPAT308C | Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D8281 | HLTHIR403C | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6948 | 40322SA | Certificate IV in Aboriginal Primary Health Care | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J583 | HLT40213 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Training Curriculum Services on 2/6/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry 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.
To gain entry into HLT43907 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from HLT33212 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (or equivalent):
HLTAHW301B Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health care context
HLTAHW302B Facilitate communication between clients and service providers
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes
Please note
Units HLTAHW401B, HLTAHW402B and HLTAHW403B, core units for Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) include the clinical content requirements of:
HLTAHW304B Undertake basic health assessments
HLTAHW305B Plan and implement basic health care
These units of competency are therefore not listed as entry requirements.
Work application
Certificate IV may be regarded by jurisdictions as the level at which an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker may function independently.
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individual workers are required to undertake supervised work placements in a primary health care setting, supplemented where required by simulated practical application of skills and knowledge. Individuals must demonstrate consistency of performance over time to achieve competency outcomes.
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
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