HLT47415 Certificate IV in Audiometry

Release 1

HLT47415 Certificate IV in Audiometry

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of audiometrists who conduct hearing assessments to identify hearing impairment and take action based on test results. They refer clients for further audiological or medical assessment, and may be involved in care management and education programs. Workers at this level do not prescribe or dispense hearing aids and are not qualified to work as independent practitioners. Audiometrists may work in medical or industrial contexts.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 11

8 core units

3 elective units, consisting of:

at least 1 unit from the Audiometry units listed below

up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCEDU008	Share health information
HLTAAP002	Confirm physical health status
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
HLTAUD001	Assess hearing
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

Audiometry

HLTAUD002	Conduct play audiometry
HLTAUD003	Assess and respond to occupational noise risk
HLTAUD006	Remove cerumen

Other electives

CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
BSBCUS301	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBFLM303	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBINM301	Organise workplace information
BSBINN301	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBLDR402	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBMKG413	Promote products and services
BSBWOR404	Develop work priorities

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

Companion volumes from the CS&HISC website - http://www.cshisc.com.au