Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice reflects the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners working to provide a range of clinical primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. These services include,
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.
CQU has applied for this course to be an approved program of study and for accreditation with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board.
Students must be currently working in industry, in a clinical role to meet the 500 clinical hours requirements.
Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Minimum age to apply is 17 years
Provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity documentation.
This course is an Indigenous specific program that allows Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for identified positions within the Health sector like Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health worker or Practitioner.
When you apply for proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage through an Indigenous organisation, they will probably ask you to explain your heritage to their committee or to provide documentation/information that confirms your heritage. For this reason it’s useful to find out as much as you can about your family history before you contact them. This is particularly important if you or your ancestors have been displaced from your heritage. This process can take some time, depending when the organisation has its meetings. A ‘letter of confirmation’ is usually obtained from an incorporated Indigenous organisation and must be stamped with their common seal.
Mandatory Clinical Placement Requirements: As per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety, checks are now mandatory for any placement Refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Clinical Placement for more details.
The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
500 hrs of Vocational Placement are required to develop skills and be assessed within competencies in the workplace environment as per the training package and AHPRA registration requirements for Aboriginal Health Practitioners.Course Type | Qualification | ||||||||||||||
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AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
On completion of this course students will be eligible to apply for registration as an Aboriginal health practitioner with the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice board.
Aboriginal Health Practitioners 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 Aboriginal Health Practitioner, 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.
Study Mode Definitions
*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.
Delivery will be over 18 months by mixed mode delivery.
Core HLTAID003 - Provide first aid - This unit will be credit transferred and not delivered by CQUniversity. |
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HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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 | |
HLTAHW005 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW006 | Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW022 | Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW016 | Assess clients well being | 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 | |
HLTAHW020 | Administer Medications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW037 | Support the safe use of medications | 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 | |
Elective
Students must choose 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 |
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HLTAHW028 | Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW023 | Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDFV004 | Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities | 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 | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW026 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW027 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | HLTAID003 - Provide first aid |
1 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
1 | HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
2 | HLTAHW005 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context |
2 | HLTAHW006 - Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members |
2 | HLTAHW022 - Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health |
3 | HLTAHW016 - Assess clients well being |
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 | HLTAHW037 - Support the safe use of medications |
4 | HLTAHW020 - Administer Medications |
5 | HLTAHW019 - Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
5 | HLTAHW028 - Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care |
5 | HLTAHW023 - Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs |
6 | CHCDFV004 - Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
6 | HLTAHW024 - Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
6 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
7 | HLTAHW021 - Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care |
7 | HLTAHW026 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men |
7 | HLTAHW027 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women |
7 | HLTOHC001 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
Delivery will be over 18 months by mixed mode delivery.
Core HLTAID003 - Provide first aid - This unit will be credit transferred and not delivered by CQUniversity. |
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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 | |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW005 | Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW006 | Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW022 | Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health | 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 | |
HLTAHW016 | Assess clients well being | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW020 | Administer Medications | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW037 | Support the safe use of medications | 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 | |
Elective
Students must choose 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 |
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HLTAHW023 | Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW028 | Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDFV004 | Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment | 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 | |
HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW026 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAHW027 | Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Sequence | Unit |
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1 | CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically |
1 | HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | HLTAID003 - Provide first aid |
2 | HLTAHW005 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context |
2 | HLTAHW006 - Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members |
2 | HLTAHW022 - Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health |
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 |
3 | HLTAHW016 - Assess clients well being |
4 | HLTAHW037 - Support the safe use of medications |
4 | HLTAHW020 - Administer Medications |
5 | HLTAHW019 - Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
5 | HLTAHW023 - Plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs |
5 | HLTAHW028 - Provide information and strategies in chronic condition care |
6 | CHCDFV004 - Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities |
6 | HLTWHS006 - Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
6 | HLTAHW024 - Work in alcohol, other drugs and mental health care with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
7 | HLTAHW021 - Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care |
7 | HLTOHC001 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
7 | HLTAHW026 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men |
7 | HLTAHW027 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |
RPL |
Project |
Location | Cairns |
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Start Date | To Be Advised |
End Date | To Be Advised |
Start Time | To Be Advised |
End Time | To Be Advised |
Compulsory | Yes |
Location | Rockhampton North |
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Start Date | To Be Advised |
End Date | To Be Advised |
Start Time | To Be Advised |
End Time | To Be Advised |
Compulsory | Yes |
Additional Resources and Textbooks
To complete the course you will need access to a computer and the Internet.
Required text: Marieb's, Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook: A Complete Study Guide, Global Edition, 12e
Vocational Placement Information
Throughout the duration of this course, all students will undertake a minimum of 800hrs of vocational placement. Students must be employed as an Aboriginal Health Worker in a Primary Health Care facility to enrol in this course.
Interested students should contact Wendy Turner or Rachel Walker prior to enrolment to discuss the requirements for this course.
IMPORTANT: Mandatory Check Requirements
Mandatory checks must be completed before going on placement. As per the CQU Immunisation Policy and for patient and student safety, the previously recommended checks are now mandatory for any placement commencing 1 January 2018 and onwards.
Please click here for full details of your requirements or access these requirements via the Moodle Site.
Please see Mandatory Cut-Off dates for submission dates of your mandatory checks. You will not be eligible to proceed to placement if you fail to meet the deadline; there are no extensions or exceptions.
Mandatory cut-off dates for submission dates of your mandatory checks can be found by clicking here. You will not be eligible to proceed to placement if you fail to meet the deadline.
Depending upon the capacity of the health care providers/facilities in the student’s geographical area, students will be expected to travel to an alternative location in order to complete their prescribed clinical placement. Students will only be offered one placement per student, per course, per term.
Any enquiries should be directed to the WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Team via nursingclinical@cqu.edu.au or call (07) 4930 9124.