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HLT40213 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Course Details

Course Summary

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,

  • assessment and screening of health and social emotional well being
  • advice and assistance with medication and administration of medication
  • providing health care in line with care plans and/or treatment protocols
  • advocating for clients, including interpreting and translating language providing advice, support and training on providing culturally safe health services to other health professionals

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.

 


Entry 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. The 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. You will need to apply for proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage through an Indigenous organisation. A ‘letter of confirmation’ is usually obtained from an incorporated Indigenous organisation and must be stamped with their common seal.

 


Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

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

Additional information

Mandatory requirements -

To complete this course, you will be required to complete an approved work placement of 500 hours.  Students who are currently working in a relevant role may be eligible to undertake placement with their existing employer, subject to approval from the relevant Educational Team Leader and agreement from the employer. 

You will be required to complete a Placement Application Form. This form allows you to apply for approval to complete your placement within your workplace or alternatively, request to attend a CQUniversity-sourced placement. If your workplace does not meet the required criteria for the training package to undertake your placement hours then, CQUniversity will arrange a work placement for you.

CQUniversity’s Workforce Integrated Learning (WIL) team will aim to source a placement located within your community; however, circumstances may require you to relocate to complete the placement.

Mandatory placement checks are compulsory for this course and it is important that students ensure they can meet the requirements for these checks. Mandatory Check inquiries can be directed to WILCompliance@cqu.edu.au and further detailed information can be sourced by clicking on the following link:  IMMUNISATIONS AND VACCINATIONS WIL DOCUMENT.

You may also be required to undertake a pre-placement interview with the host organisation and placement may be subject to you meeting the organisation's requirements.


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

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.

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.

QAIHC Cohort

Delivery will be over 18 months by mixed mode delivery. 

 

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Mixed Mode
Core

HLTAID011 - Provide first aid - This unit will be credit transferred and not delivered by CQUniversity.

 

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 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
HLTAHW005 Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW018 Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW017 Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being 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

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
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
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
HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHW026 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men 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 HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
1 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
1 HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
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
2 HLTAHW005 - Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care context
3 HLTAHW018 - Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context
3 HLTAHW017 - Assess and support client’s social and emotional well being
3 HLTAHW016 - Assess clients well being
4 HLTAHW020 - Administer Medications
4 HLTAHW037 - Support the safe use of 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 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
6 CHCDFV004 - Provide domestic and family violence support in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
7 HLTAHW021 - Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care
7 HLTOHC001 - Recognise and respond to oral health issues
7 HLTAHW027 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
7 HLTAHW026 - Provide information and strategies in sexual health for men

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

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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Domestic 2020 Availabilities

QAIHC Cohort

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

QAIHC Cohort

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/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

QAIHC Cohort

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

QAIHC Cohort

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Timetable Information

Please access your timetable via the link here.  Click on your chosen Course Room Guide, then locate the tab of Campus that you are enrolled in to view your timetable.

Residential School                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
As this course is delivered through a blended delivery method (Mixed Mode), students will need to undertake 2 blocks 4 day residential schools throughout the duration of their course which will be held from 8:30am to 3pm across the below dates:

February 2024: Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd February 2024

August 2024: Monday 12th - Thursday 15th August 2024


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


Resource and Computing Requirements                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
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. 

Additional Information: 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners are registered through Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) - only when registered, can practitioners use the protected title of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner. However, registration is not automatically linked to an individual’s certification in this qualification. Current requirements for practitioners to complete an accredited program of study, and how training organisations accredit their program, are managed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee (ATSIHPAC). NOTE: CQU holds accreditation for HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice. The required transition to HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice will require a re-accreditation of CQUniversity's program, by application to AHPRA.