Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Overall – increase from 15 to 30 units Core – increase from 7 to 20 units Electives – increase from 8 to 10 units Includes new unit HLTAHW037 Includes first aid and updated WHS unit Removal of entry requirements |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working to provide a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients.
The Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care defines the knowledge and skills for workers involved in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and who work autonomously under the broad guidance of others.
The Diploma qualification covers workers who have a basis of skills and knowledge in primary health care, which they may apply in program delivery, management, and policy or education functions.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 30, including: 20 core units 10 elective units, of which: at least 5 units must come from the elective units list below up to 5 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome no more than 3 units in total may come from the Business Services Training Package. All electives chosen must support the overall integrity of the AQF level of this qualification and contribute to valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. |
Core units CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework HLTAHW005 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context HLTAHW007 Undertake basic health assessments HLTAHW017 Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being HLTAHW018 Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context HLTAHW019 Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care HLTAHW022 Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health HLTAHW023 Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs HLTAHW037 Support safe use of medications HLTAHW043 Facilitate access to tertiary health care HLTAHW044 Advocate on behalf of the community HLTAHW047 Support and promote social and emotional well being of staff and clients HLTAHW048 Apply a strategic approach to Aboriginal and/or Torres HLTAHW061 Engage in community health research HLTAHW062 Supervise health care team HLTAHW065 Apply reflective practice in an Aboriginal and/or Torres HLTAID003 Provide first aid HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures HLTWHS004 Manage workplace health and safety |
Elective units General CHCCS403C Provide brief intervention HLTAHW025 Provide information and strategies in health care HLTAHW026 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women HLTAHW028 Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care HLTAHW030 Provide information and strategies in eye health HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Administration, finances, human resources AHCCF402A Report on project BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources BSBADM502B Manage meetings BSBATSIW515C Secure funding BSBHRM401A Review human resources functions BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff BSBMGT502B Manage people performance BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organisation BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness CHCINF403E Coordinate information systems CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice HLTIN504D Manage control of infection HLTAHW063 Implement office systems HLTAHW064 Manage budgets SRXGOV004B Work effectively with the Board of an organisation Advocacy CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services Alcohol and other drugs CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector CHCAOD406E Work with clients who are intoxicated CHCAOD407E Provide needle and syringe services CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues CHCAOD409E Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services CHCAOD510B Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues CHCAOD511C Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues HLTAHW012 Assist with substance misuse care HLTPOP403C Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation HLTPOP404C Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent Cancer care HLTAHW035 Provide information and support around cancer HLTAHW036 Provide information and support to women with breast cancer Case work CHCCW402C Implement a case work strategy CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients Chronic disease care CHCCS504B Provide services to clients with complex needs CHCICS406B Support client self-management CHCICS407B Support positive lifestyle CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery Community development BSBATSIC511A Plan and conduct a community meeting BSBCCO404A Collect, analyse and record information BSBCCO405A Survey stakeholders to gather and record information BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information CHCCD401E Support community participation CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework CHCCD413E Work within specific communities CHCCD505E Develop community resources CHCCD508D Support community action CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies CHCCD618B Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place CHCNET404A Work with other services CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities HLTAHW010 Identify community health issues, needs and strategies HLTAHW053 Address impact of food security on community health Community services CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour CHCCS419C Provide support services to clients CHCCS422B Respond holistically to client issues and refer appropriately CHCCS503B Develop, implement and review services and programs to meet client needs CHCCS604B Manage the delivery of quality services to clients Ear and hearing health HLTAU402D Conduct screening hearing tests for industrial hearing loss HLTAU501D Conduct screening hearing tests for children. Family and community violence CHCCM402E Establish and monitor a case plan CHCCM503C Develop, facilitate and monitor all aspects of case management CHCCM504D Promote high quality case management CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence CHCDFV403C Provide crisis intervention and support to those experiencing domestic and family violence CHCDFV404C Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence CHCDFV406C Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities CHCDFV408C Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence CHCDFV509D Work with users of violence to effect change CHCDFV510D Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Group work CHCGROUP302D Support group activities CHCGROUP403D Plan and conduct group activities Health promotion CHCAD603B Provide systems advocacy services CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects CHCCD619B Establish and maintain community, government and CHCPROM401C Share health information CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention HLTAHW033 Maintain community health profile HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice HLTAHW061 Engage in community health research HLTPOP405C Use media to disseminate information HLTPOP501C Apply a population health framework HLTPOP502C Work with the community to identify health needs HLTPOP503C Plan a population health project HLTPOP504C Evaluate a population health project HLTPOP505C Build capacity to promote health Leadership and management BSBADM502B Manage meetings BSBATSIM416A Oversee organisational planning BSBATSIM418A Oversee financial management BSBATSIM419A Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies BSBATSIM420A Oversee asset management BSBATSIM505C Control organisational finances BSBATSIM506C Develop employment policies BSBATSIM511C Develop enterprise opportunities BSBATSIW515C Secure funding BSBFLM512A Ensure team effectiveness BSBHRM401A Review human resources functions BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness CHCINF403E Coordinate information systems CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice HLTAHW032 Supervise individual workers HLTAHW062 Supervise health care team HLTAHW075 Manage community health projects HLTAHW076 Plan for community emergencies HLTPM501B Manage in a health care business HLTPOP523C Develop a disaster plan HLTWHS004 Manage workplace health and safety SRXGOV004B Work effectively with the Board of an organisation Maternal and infant care HLTAHW029 Provide information & strategies in maternal child health HLTAHW031 Provide information and strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families Mental health CHCCS514B Recognise and respond to individuals at risk CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings CHCMH402B Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes CHCMH403A Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process CHCMH404B Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process CHCMH408C Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues CHCMH504E Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern Mentoring CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues Oral health care CHCOHC303B Use basic oral health screening tools CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues CHCOHC406B Provide or assist with oral hygiene CHCOHC407B Apply and manage use of basic oral health products Primary health care delivery HLTAHW043 Facilitate access to tertiary care services HLTAHW052 Deliver primary health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in confinement HLTAHW060 Plan for medical emergencies Social and emotional wellbeing CHCCS521B Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework CHCCSL503B Facilitate the counselling relationship CHCCSL507B Support clients in decision-making processes CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills CHCICS303A Support individual health and emotional well being CHCTC403B Provide telephone counselling in crisis situations CHCTC404B Provide competent suicide intervention in a telephone counselling context HLTAHW049 Work effectively in social and emotional wellbeing HLTAHW050 Develop a healing framework for social and emotional wellbeing HLTAHW051 Respond to loss, grief and trauma HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern Workplace training CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS402B Assess competence TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL401A Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace Youth work CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT002 Support the rights and safety of children and young people CHCPRT003Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people CHCYTH002 Work effectively with young people in the youth work context CHCYTH003 Support young people to create opportunities in their lives CHCYTH004 Respond to critical situations CHCYTH005 Develop and implement procedures to enable young people to address their needs CHCYTH009 Support youth programs CHCYTH010 Provide services for young people appropriate to their needs and circumstances CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families CHCYTH012 Manage service response to young people in crisis |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705