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HLT40221Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working to provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, including specific health care programs, advice and assistance with, and administration of, medication.

They provide culturally safe health and wellbeing promotion, preventative health care and clinical treatment services in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners use initiative and judgement within the parameters of practice standards, treatment protocols and clinical supervision arrangements established by the employing organisation.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for enrolment you are required to

  1. Be 18 years of age and provide photo ID with proof of age
  2. Provide proof of Aboriginality
  3. Provide COVID-19 Full Vaccination certificate

This course is subsidised by the Department of Training and Workforce Development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who are job seekers and equity groups.

Course Fees

Full course overview

Units
19 units must be completed:
  • 14 core units
  • 5 elective units

Student will be required to attend 480 hours work placement during their training.

HLTAID011
Provide first aid
Elective
CHCCOM002
Use communication to build relationships
Core
CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective
HLTWHS006
Manage personal stressors in the work envionment
Elective
CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
Core
HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
Core
HLTAWOR003
Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
Core
HLTAADV002
Support the rights and needs of clients
Core
HLTAHPR007
Promote lifestyle change
Core
HLTAHPR004
Promote awareness and early detection of diabetes
Elective
HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
Core
HLTAHCS010
Provide support to clients with chronic disease
Elective
HLTAWOR002
Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
Core
HLTASEW002
Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
Core
HLTAHCS004
Complete comprehensive physical health assessments
Core
HLTAWOR004
Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health
Core
HLTAHCS006
Implement complex health care plans
Core
HLTAMED002
Support the safe use of medications
Core
HLTAMED003
Administer medications
Core
Delivery

The full qualification will be delivered over 18 months and consists of 8 blocks at Marr Mooditj Training, Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.

Career Opportunities
  • Aboriginal health practitioner
  • Senior Aboriginal health practitioner
  • Torres Strait Islander health practitioner
  • Senior Torres Strait Islander health practitioner