HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
| Duration | There are multiple durations. Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Location | Mixed Mode and Rockhampton |
| Study mode | Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 21 |
Overview
Advance your career in Indigenous health by studying a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice with CQUniversity. This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners working to provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. These services include,
- assessment and screening of health and social emotional well being
- advice and assistance with medication and administration of medication
- providing health care in line with care plans and/or treatment protocols
- advocating for clients, including interpreting and translating language providing advice, support and training on providing culturally safe health services to other health professionals
This qualification addresses the specific legislative responsibilities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and is required for national registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
On completion of this course students will be eligible to apply for registration as an Aboriginal health practitioner with the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice board.
Aboriginal Health Practitioners form part of a team providing clinical and primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, families and community groups. They work with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and health clinics and assist in arranging, coordinating and providing health care in community health clinics.
Roles could include Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Health Worker (Generalist), Outreach Worker, Mental Health Worker, Family Health Worker, Sexual Health Worker, Education Officer, Hospital Liaison Officer, Drug and Alcohol Worker, Environmental Health Worker, Community Worker, Healthy Living Worker, Vascular Health Worker, Pharmacy Health Worker, Maternal and Perinatal Health Worker, Otitis Media Health Worker, Nutrition Health Worker, Eye Care Coordinator or Primary Health Care Practice Manager.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:Delivery will be over 18 months by mixed mode delivery.
This qualification has been replaced by HLT40221 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, as of 14 December 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 31 December 2024. It is important that students enrolling in the HLT40213 complete their course work and be conferred prior to 30th November, 2024.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTAHW022 | Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health |
| HLTAHW005 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context |
| HLTAHW006 | Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members |
| HLTAHW016 | Assess clients well being |
| HLTAHW017 | Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being |
| HLTAHW018 | Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context |
| HLTAHW020 | Administer Medications |
| HLTAHW037 | Support the safe use of medications |
| HLTAHW019 | Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTAHW021 | Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTAHW023 | Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs |
| HLTAHW028 | Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| CHCDFV004 | Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTAHW024 | Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTAHW027 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women |
| HLTAHW026 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men |
QAIHC Cohort
Duration:Delivery will be over 18 months by mixed mode delivery.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTAHW022 | Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health |
| HLTAHW006 | Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members |
| HLTAHW005 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context |
| HLTAHW018 | Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context |
| HLTAHW017 | Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being |
| HLTAHW016 | Assess clients well being |
| HLTAHW037 | Support the safe use of medications |
| HLTAHW020 | Administer Medications |
| HLTAHW019 | Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTAHW021 | Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HLTAHW023 | Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs |
| HLTAHW028 | Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care |
| CHCDFV004 | Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
| HLTAHW024 | Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTAHW026 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men |
| HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTAHW027 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women |
Standard Course Structure
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| June, 2023 | Mixed Mode, Rockhampton |
| August, 2023 | Mixed Mode, Rockhampton |
This course has no residential schools.
Mandatory requirements - 500 clinical hours are required to complete to gain qualification as per the training package and AHPRA registration requirements for Aboriginal Health Practitioners.. Students must either be currently working in or have access to volunteering in relevant clinic, facility or organisation and have a suitably qualified supervisor from the that sector to sign you off on industry reports. These reports assess your ability to perform tasks in the workplace, they are referred to as '3rd party reports'. Some units within your course will require you to complete these workplace task and are identified in the assessment requirements for that unit.
Requirements
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
Mandatory requirements - 500 clinical hours are required to complete to gain qualification as per the training package and AHPRA registration requirements for Aboriginal Health Practitioners. Students must either be currently working in or have access to volunteering in relevant clinics, facilities or organisations and have a suitably qualified supervisor from that sector to sign them off on industry reports. These reports assess your ability to perform tasks in the workplace, they are referred to as '3rd party reports', for example, 'Clinical Logbook' and or 'Simulation Logbook'.
Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course. The minimum age to apply is 17 years
Provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity documentation. This course is an Indigenous-specific program that allows Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for identified positions within the Health sector like Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker or Practitioner. You will need to apply for proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage through an Indigenous organisation. A ‘letter of confirmation’ is usually obtained from an incorporated Indigenous organisation and must be stamped with their common seal.
Mandatory Clinical Placement Requirements: As per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety, checks are now mandatory for any placement. Refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Clinical Placement for more details.
Fees & Scholarships
2023 Indicative Fees
| Fee Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Fee for service | $9,114 |
| Fee for service per unit | $434 |
| TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $57.70 |
| Co-Contribution Fee | $3,108 |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee | $1,617 |
| Co-Contribution Fee per unit | $148 |
| Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit | $77 |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.
This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply.
Students must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to be eligible for Fee Free TAFE.
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