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HLT40113 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who provide a range of non-clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, including specific health care programs. These professionals 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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

These may include, but are not, limited to:

  • assessment and screening of physical health and social emotional well being
  • health promotion for risk factors (e.g. tobacco, healthy eating)
  • providing health care in line with care plans and/or treatment protocols
  • supporting clients in self-management, including the safe use of traditional and Western medications
  • planning, delivering and evaluating population health programs
  • advocating for clients, including interpreting and translating language providing advice, support and training on providing culturally safe health services to other health professionals, policy makers, researchers and educators

Entry Requirements

It is a requirement for entry into the course that students:

  • are at a minimum age of 17
  • provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity documentation
  • Must complete the BKSB test, or provide evidence of completed Cert IV certificate or higher.


Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

500 hrs of Vocational Placement is required to develop skills and be assessed in competencies in the workplace environment. Students will need to organise this placement with a relevant Clinic, Facility or Organisation

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Health
Skill Area
  • Health
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Aboriginal Health Workers form part of a team providing clinical and primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, families and community groups. They work with patients, clients and visitors to hospitals and health clinics and assist in arranging, coordinating and providing health care in community health clinics.

Roles could include Health Worker (Generalist), Outreach Worker, Mental Health Worker, Family Health Worker, Sexual Health Worker, Education Officer, Hospital Liaison Officer, Drug and Alcohol Worker, Environmental Health Worker, Community Worker, Healthy Living Worker, Vascular Health Worker, Pharmacy Health Worker, Maternal and Perinatal Health Worker, Otitis Media Health Worker, Nutrition Health Worker, Eye Care Coordinator or Primary Health Care Practice Manager.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 14 core units
  2. Complete 7 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

Delivery will be over 18 months by mixed mode delivery. 

  • Mixed Mode
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core

HLTAID003 - Provide first aid - This unit will be credit transferred and not delivered by CQUniversity.
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID003 Provide first aid More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW022 Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW006 Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW005 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW007 Undertake basic health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW017 Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW018 Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW019 Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW021 Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW037 Support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW023 Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Students must chose one of the following units as appropriate to their culture:

HLTAHW026 - Provide information strategies in sexual health for men

HLTAHW027 - Provide information strategies in sexual health for women

HLTAHW026 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW028 Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW024 Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV004 Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities More Information Training.gov Details
HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
1 HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
1 HLTAID003 - Provide first aid
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
2 HLTAHW022 - Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health
2 HLTAHW006 - Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members
2 HLTAHW005 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
3 HLTAHW007 - Undertake basic health assessments
3 HLTAHW017 - Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being
3 HLTAHW018 - Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context
4 HLTAHW019 - Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
4 HLTAHW021 - Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
4 HLTAHW037 - Support the safe use of medications
5 HLTAHW023 - Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs
5 HLTAHW026 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men
5 HLTAHW028 - Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care
5 HLTAHW027 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
6 CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
6 HLTAHW024 - Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
6 CHCDFV004 - Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
7 HLTOHC001 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues
7 HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
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Residential Schools/Workshops

Standard Course Structure

This course includes compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops. Select your preferred location for further details.
Noosa
Residential School
Location Noosa
Start Date To Be Advised
End Date To Be Advised
Start Time To Be Advised
End Time To Be Advised
Compulsory Yes
Additional Information

The Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is delivered through a blended delivery method. Students will need to undertake a one-week block training component as part of their qualification.

Dates are to be confirmed.

Rockhampton North
Residential School
Location Rockhampton North
Start Date To Be Advised
End Date To Be Advised
Start Time To Be Advised
End Time To Be Advised
Compulsory Yes
Additional Information

The Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is delivered through a blended delivery method. Students will need to undertake a one-week block training component as part of their qualification.

Dates are to be confirmed.

Townsville
Residential School
Location Townsville
Start Date To Be Advised
End Date To Be Advised
Start Time To Be Advised
End Time To Be Advised
Compulsory Yes
Additional Information

The Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care is delivered through a blended delivery method. Students will need to undertake a one-week block training component as part of their qualification.

Dates are to be confirmed.

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
April: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
May: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
May: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
June: Full Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Residential School                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

As this course is delivered through a blended delivery method (Mixed Mode), students will need to undertake two one-week residential schools as part of their qualification. These residential schools are offered at the Rockhampton North campus on the below dates:                                                          


Rockhampton North Campus                                                                                                                                                                   

Monday 20th February - Thursday 23rd February                                                                               

Monday 21st August - Thursday 24th August

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

When attending residential schools, classes will be held from 8:30am - 3pm each day.                                                                                                                               

More information regarding room schedules for the residentials schools will be provided to admitted students.                                                                                

 

Additional Resources                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

It is a requirement that you have access to internet connection to access online resources which would include email, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams and Moodle.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

It is strongly recommended that you have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online resources that would include but are not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

All submissions of assessment must be uploaded electronically to the VET Moodle platform.                                                                                                                 

 

Workplace Hours                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Throughout the duration of this course, all students will undertake a minimum of 800hrs of workplace.  Students must be employed as an Aboriginal Health Worker in a Primary Health Care facility to enrol in this course.                                                                                                                                                     

Interested students should contact hoc-nursing-phc@cqu.edu.au.