Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1.1 |
Minor changes to formatting to improve readability. Corrections to metadata. |
Release 1.0 |
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 13 to 21 units Core – increase from 10 to 14 units Electives – increase from 3 to 7 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 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.
These workers can be expected to flexibly assume a variety of job roles and undertake a broad range of tasks either individually or as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
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.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 21, including:
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 HLTAHW006 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members HLTAHW016 Assess client's physical wellbeing HLTAHW017 Assess and support client's social and emotional wellbeing 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 HLTAHW020 Administer medications HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care HLTAHW022 Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health HLTAHW037 Support the safe use of medications HLTAID003 Provide first aid HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures HLTWHS001 Participate in 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 HLTAHW030 Provide information and strategies in eye health HLTAHW051 Respond to loss, grief and trauma HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers Administration BSBADM409A Co-ordinate business resources BSBCOM406A Conduct work within a compliance framework BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities CHCPOL301B Participate in policy development HLTAHW062 Supervise a health care team PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 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 CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour HLTAHW012 Assist with substance misuse care HLTAHW024 Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities Aged and disability care CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia CHCCS426B Provide support and care relating to loss and grief CHCDIS409B Provide services to people with disabilities with complex needs HLTAHW014 Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities Burns treatment HLTAHW040 Promote burns prevention in homes and the community HLTAHW041 Burn injury assessment and emergency management HLTAHW042 Implement a burns rehabilitation care plan Cancer care HLTAHW035 Provide information and support around cancer HLTAHW036 Provide information and support to women with breast cancer Chronic disease care CHCICS406B Support client self-management CHCICS407B Support positive lifestyle CHCICS408B Provide support to people with chronic disease HLTAHW028 Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care 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 CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework CHCCD413E Work within specific communities CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies CHCCD618B Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place Community services CHCCD413E Work within specific communities CHCCM402E Establish and monitor a case plan CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships 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 CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language, literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively CHCNET404A Work with other services CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities HLTAHW013 Respond to emergencies HLTAHW032 Supervise individual workers HLTPOP322C Implement a disaster plan Ear and hearing health HLTAU402D Conduct screening hearing tests for industrial hearing loss HLTAU501D Conduct screening hearing tests for children. Family and community violence CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately 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 CHCDFV509D Work with users of violence to effect change CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk Health promotion CHCCD402B Develop and provide community education projects CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework CHCCD619B Establish and maintain community, government & business partnerships CHCPROM401C Share health information CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention HLTAHW010 Identify community health issues, needs and strategies HLTAHW029 Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health HLTAHW031 Provide information and strategies to promote and enhance the capacities of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families and communities HLTAHW033 Maintain community health profile HLTAHW034 Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice HLTAHW043 Facilitate access to tertiary health services HLTPOP307C Provide information and support on environmental health issues HLTPOP401C Maintain a population health database HLTPOP405C Use media to disseminate information HLTPOP407C Develop population health competencies in other people HLTPOP501C Apply a population health framework HLTPOP502C Work with the community to identify health needs HLTPOP503C Plan a population health project HLTPOP505C Build capacity to promote health Maternal and infant care HLTAHW038 Assess and promote physical and emotional wellbeing of children HLTAHW039 Monitor early childhood growth and development Mental health CHCCS504B Provide services to clients with complex needs 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 CHCTC403B Provide telephone counselling in crisis situations CHCTC404B Provide competent suicide intervention in a telephone counselling context HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern Mentoring CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues Nutrition HLTAHW023 Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs HLTAHW053 Address impact of food security on community health 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 HLTOHC408B Apply fluoride varnish Pathology HLTPAT304D Collect pathology specimens other than blood HLTPAT306D Perform blood collection HLTPAT308D Identify and respond to clinical risks associated with pathology specimen collection Policy development CHCPOL301B Participate in policy development CHCPOL402C Contribute to policy development CHCPOL403C Undertake research activities Smoking cessation CHCCS403C Provide brief intervention HLTPOP402C Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change HLTPOP403C Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation HLTPOP404C Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent Workplace training CHCCS427B Facilitate adult learning and development TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS402B Assess competence 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 CHCPRT003 Work 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 CHCYTH011 Work effectively with young people and their families |
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