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HLT52107 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) |
HLT52107 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) |
Updated in V5 - Clarification in wording of entry requirements |
Description
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 practice, which they may apply in clinical, management or education functions.
Occupational titles for these workers may include, for example:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health work is an emerging area of work and occupational titles for those working in this area vary according to jurisdictional and workplace requirements.
Recognition
All workers are to be given the opportunity to have their competencies recognised prior to undertaking any training. Assessment should focus on demonstration of the critical aspects of evidence and underpinning knowledge and skills identified in the units of competency
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into HLT52107 Diiploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) a candidate must be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following core units from HLT43907 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Car (Practice) (or equivalent):
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
CHCCS400C Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
HLTAHW303B Advocate for the rights and needs of community members
HLTAHW401B Assess client’s physical well being
HLTAHW402B Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being
HLTAHW403B Plan and implement health care in a primary health care context
HLTAHW404B Monitor health care
HLTAHW405B Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTAHW406B Work with medicines
HLTAHW407B Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
Work application
To be assessed as competent in this qualification, individuals are required to demonstrate practical application of skills and knowledge in a primary health care setting. Individuals must demonstrate consistency of performance over time to achieve competency outcomes.
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.
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:
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Core units Diploma of Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice )
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
CHCCOM504A Develop, implement and promote effective workplace communication
HLTAHW502B Advocate on behalf of the community
HLTAHW503B Plan, develop and evaluate primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTAHW504B Apply advanced skills in primary health care
HLTAHW505B Support and promote social and emotional well being of staff and clients
Relevant electives
Please note that elective units recommended for Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) are presented together with electives for Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care) and are listed after the core units for the Community Care qualification.
