HLTSS00031 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set - Clinical

Release: 3

HLTSS00031 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set - Clinical

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 3.0	Added Companion Volumes link. Equivalent outcome
Release 2.0	Corrections to errors and changes to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent outcome.
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.

Skill Set Description

This skill set provides a set of skills for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to specialise in the provision of clinical maternal and infant care.

Units

HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women

HLTAHW029 Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health

HLTAHW057 Provide antenatal health care

HLTAHW058 Prepare for and support childbirth

HLTAHW059 Provide postnatal and infant health care

Pathways Information

These units may provide credit towards the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or the Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

Skill Set Requirements

This skill set has been endorsed by industry for workers who hold a qualification at the level of Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice.

Target Group

This skill set provides a pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to specialise in the provision of clinical maternal and infant care.

Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional being a Medical Practitioner, Registered Nurse or Midwife and as a member of a health care team.

Suggest words for Statement of Attainment

This skill set meets industry requirements for work in maternal and infant care.