Modification History
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HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version 5 |
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HLT33107 Certificate III in Basic Health Care |
HLT33112 Certificate IV in Basic Health Care |
Updated in V5 - Updated core units HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes |
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide basic health care services to clients. This work involves direct client contact under supervision. This qualification has been structured to include coverage of specific requirements for ambulance work and for medical assisting work in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles may include:
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Specific elective units of competency must be selected for this qualification to address requirements for work in the ambulance sector, as outlined below.
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
Group A electives - must be selected for ambulance work
The ambulance industry sector has identified four elective units that must be selected for this qualification to meet ambulance work requirements.
HLTAMBFC301D Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requ: HLTFA311A)
Where Group A electives are achieved, this is to be clearly articulated on the transcript (certification) as:
"This qualification includes the Group A electives required for Ambulance work"
Group B electives - recommended for medical assisting work in Defence
Electives may be selected for medical assisting work in Defence from:
- The list below
- Electives identified by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as specific to medical assisting work in the defence forces, which are:
- units of competency with codes beginning HLTDEFHC as listed in HLT43107 Certificate IV in Defence Health Care
- available only to ADF personnel.
HLTAMBCR401C Deliver basic clinical care (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety
HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requ: HLTFA311A)
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes
Where electives specific to medical assisting work in the defence forces are achieved, this is to be clearly articulated on the transcript (certification) as:
"This qualification includes electives specific to medical assisting work in the Australian Defence Force"
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.
Group C electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
In addition to the core and mandatory electives listed above, other elective units of competency are to be selected in line with the Packaging Rules.
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
HLTAMBCR401C Deliver basic clinical care (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTAMBFC402C Communicate in complex or difficult situations (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBFC301D)
HLTAMBT301B Transport non-emergency clients under operational conditions
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
