Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 6 |
Release 6. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice release 5. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
Release 5 |
Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Typographical errors corrected. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 4 |
Units of competency updated (see mapping at www.cshisc.com.au). Equivalent outcome. |
Release 3 |
Added Taxonomy data. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 2 |
Minor changes to formatting to improve readability. Corrections to metadata. |
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 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:
- 14 core units
- 7 elective units, of which:
- at least 4 units must come from the elective list below
- up to 3 units may be selected from any endorsed Training Packages or accredited courses relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core
CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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 |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Electives
CHCAGE005 |
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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CHCAOD004 |
Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCAOD005 |
Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
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CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
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CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
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CHCCCS004 |
Assess co-existing needs |
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CHCCCS006 |
Facilitate individual service planning and delivery |
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CHCCCS007 |
Develop and implement service programs |
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CHCCCS009 |
Facilitate responsible behaviour |
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CHCCCS014 |
Provide brief interventions |
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CHCCCS015 |
Provide individualised support |
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CHCCCS016 |
Respond to client needs |
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CHCCCS017 |
Provide loss and grief support |
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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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CHCCCS023 |
Support independence and wellbeing |
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CHCCCS028 |
Provide client-centered support to people in crisis |
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CHCCDE003 |
Work within a community development framework |
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CHCCDE004 |
Implement participation and engagement strategies |
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CHCCDE007 |
Develop and provide community projects |
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CHCCDE011 |
Implement community development strategies |
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CHCCDE014 |
Facilitate the development of community capacity to manage place making |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
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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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CHCDFV003 |
Promote community awareness of 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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CHCDFV007 |
Work with users of violence to effect change |
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CHCDIS010 |
Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCEDU002 |
Plan health promotion and community intervention |
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CHCEDU008 |
Share health information |
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CHCLLN001 |
Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
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CHCMHS005 |
Provide services to people with coexisting mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
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CHCPOL001 |
Contribute to the review and development of policies |
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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CHCPRT001 |
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk |
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CHCPRT002 |
Support the rights and safety of children and young people |
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CHCPRT003 |
Work collaboratively to maintain an environment safe for children and young people |
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CHCYTH002 |
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context |
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CHCYTH003 |
Support young people to create opportunities in their lives |
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CHCYTH004 |
Respond to critical situations |
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CHCYTH011 |
Work effectively with young people and their families |
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HLTAHW010 |
Identify community health issues, needs and strategies |
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HLTAHW012 |
Assist with prevention and minimisation of substance misuse |
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HLTAHW013 |
Respond to emergencies |
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HLTAHW014 |
Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
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HLTAHW023 |
Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs |
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HLTAHW024 |
Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
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HLTAHW025 |
Provide information and strategies in health care |
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HLTAHW026 |
Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men |
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HLTAHW027 |
Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women |
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HLTAHW028 |
Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care |
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HLTAHW029 |
Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health |
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HLTAHW030 |
Provide information and strategies in eye health |
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HLTAHW031 |
Provide information/strategies to enhance capacities of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander families |
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HLTAHW032 |
Supervise individual workers |
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HLTAHW033 |
Maintain community health profile |
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HLTAHW034 |
Provide healthy lifestyle programs and advice |
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HLTAHW035 |
Provide information and support around cancer |
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HLTAHW036 |
Provide information and support to women with breast cancer |
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HLTAHW038 |
Assess and promote physical and emotional wellbeing of children |
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HLTAHW039 |
Monitor early childhood growth and development |
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HLTAHW040 |
Promote burns prevention in homes and the community |
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HLTAHW041 |
Assess and manage emergency treatment of burns |
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HLTAHW042 |
Implement a burns rehabilitation care plan |
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HLTAHW043 |
Facilitate access to tertiary health services |
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HLTAHW051 |
Respond to loss, grief and trauma |
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HLTAHW053 |
Address impact of food security on community health |
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HLTAHW062 |
Supervise a health care team |
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HLTAUD002 |
Conduct play audiometry |
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HLTAUD003 |
Assess and respond to occupational noise risk |
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HLTOHC001 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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HLTOHC002 |
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
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HLTOHC003 |
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
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HLTOHC004 |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
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HLTOHC005 |
Use basic oral health screening tools |
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HLTOHC006 |
Apply fluoride varnish |
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HLTPAT001 |
Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection |
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HLTPAT002 |
Perform venous blood collection |
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HLTPAT004 |
Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
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HLTPOP006 |
Contribute to working with the community to identify health needs |
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HLTPOP007 |
Contribute to population health project planning |
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HLTPOP009 |
Provide information and support on environmental health issues |
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HLTPOP013 |
Contribute to the implementation of a disaster plan |
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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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HLTPOP019 |
Apply a population health framework |
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HLTPOP020 |
Work with the community to identify health needs |
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HLTPOP021 |
Plan a population health project |
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HLTPOP023 |
Build capacity to promote health |
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BSBADM409 |
Co-ordinate business resources |
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BSBATSIC511 |
Plan and conduct a community meeting |
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BSBCOM406 |
Conduct work within a compliance framework |
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BSBCUE404 |
Collect, analyse and record information |
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BSBCUE405 |
Survey stakeholders to gather and record information |
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BSBITU301 |
Create and use databases |
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BSBLDR403 |
Lead team effectiveness |
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BSBPUB402 |
Develop public relations campaigns |
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BSBWOR404 |
Develop work priorities |
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PSPPM402B |
Manage simple projects |
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TAEASS301B |
Contribute to assessment |
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TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
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TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
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TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
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TAEDEL401A |
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning |
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TAEDEL402A |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
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