Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
At this level work is governed by defined practice standards, treatment protocols and supervision arrangements established by the employing organisation. Individuals work with some level of independence within those guidelines, and use a range of health-related skills and knowledge in routine and non-routine situations. They communicate with diverse individuals and small groups both in the local community and across the broader health sector to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
19 units must be completed:
- 14 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- 3 units from Group A
- 2 units from Group A, Group B, elsewhere in HLT Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
Note: Units marked with * include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
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Core |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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HLTAADV002 |
Support the rights and needs of clients |
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HLTAHCS003 |
Complete routine physical health assessments |
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HLTAHCS005 |
Implement basic health care plans |
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HLTAHPR007 |
Promote lifestyle change |
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HLTAMED001 |
Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications |
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HLTAMED002 |
Support the safe use of medications |
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HLTARES001 |
Gather information and report on community health |
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HLTASEW002 |
Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients |
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HLTAWOR002 |
Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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Electives |
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Group A: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health |
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HLTAEDR001 |
Respond to community disasters |
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HLTAHCS007 |
Provide support to men with cancer |
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HLTAHCS008 |
Provide support to women with cancer |
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HLTAHCS009 |
Provide support to clients with diabetes |
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HLTAHCS011 |
Provide support to clients experiencing alcohol and other drugs problems |
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HLTAHCS012 |
Provide support to older clients |
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HLTAHCS013 |
Provide eye health care |
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HLTAHCS014 |
Provide ear health care |
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HLTAHCS015 |
Facilitate access to tertiary health services |
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HLTAHPR002 |
Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to men |
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HLTAHPR003 |
Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to women |
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HLTAHPR004 |
Promote awareness and early detection of diabetes |
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HLTAHPR005 |
Promote awareness and prevention of chronic disease |
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HLTASEW003 |
Provide support to clients affected by loss, grief or trauma |
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HLTASXH001 |
Promote men’s sexual health |
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HLTASXH002 |
Promote women’s sexual health |
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HLTAWOR004 |
Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health |
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Group B: General Electives |
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BSBCMM411 |
Make presentations |
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CHCAGE011 |
Provide support to people living with dementia |
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CHCAOD001 |
Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
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CHCAOD002 |
Work with clients who are intoxicated |
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CHCAOD003 |
Provide needle and syringe services |
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CHCAOD006 |
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
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CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
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CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
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CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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CHCCCS033 |
Identify and report abuse |
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CHCDFV001 |
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence |
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CHCDFV002 |
Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence |
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CHCDFV004 |
Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
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CHCDIS019 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
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CHCFAM010 |
Provide intervention support to families |
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CHCPAL003 |
Deliver care services using a palliative approach |
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CHCPRT025 |
Identify and report children and young people at risk |
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CHCPRT026 |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
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CHCPRT027 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
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HLTADM008 |
Administer and coordinate Telehealth services |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site |
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HLTAID015* |
Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy |
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HLTOHC007 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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HLTOHC008 |
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
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HLTOHC009 |
Apply and use basic oral health products |
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HLTOHC010 |
Use basic oral health screening tools |
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HLTPOP014 |
Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change |
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HLTPOP015 |
Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation |
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HLTPOP016 |
Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent |
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PUAECO002 |
Process emergency incident calls and enquiries |
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PUASAR022* |
Participate in a rescue operation |
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PUASAR024* |
Undertake road crash rescue |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT40113 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
