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HLT40221 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Course Details

Course Summary

HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice reflects the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.

It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.                             They provide culturally safe health and wellbeing promotion, preventative health care and clinical treatment services in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings.                                                                                           Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners use initiative and judgement within the parameters of practice standards, treatment protocols and clinical supervision arrangements established by the employing organisation.                  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.


Entry Requirements

Mandatory employment requirement: 500 clinical hours are required to complete the qualification as per the training package and AHPRA registration requirements for Aboriginal Health Practitioners. Students must either be currently working in or have access to volunteering in relevant clinic, facility or organisation and have a suitably qualified supervisor to sign off on industry reports. These reports assess students' ability to perform tasks in the workplace and are referred to as 'third party reports'. Some units within the course will require students to complete specific tasks in the workplace and are identified in the assessment requirements for that unit.

Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

Students must be 18 years of age upon completion of the course to gain AHPRA registration.

Provide 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, such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker. The University accepts any or all the following documents to verify an applicant as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or First Nations person:

(a) certified copies of the applicant’s Confirmation of Identity documents. A Confirmation of Identity document is usually provided by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community organisation. The documentation names the individual and confirms they are a recognised member of a specified Indigenous Australian community;

(b) Native Title documentation issued by a Prescribed Body Corporate which specifically names the applicant or provides other formal evidence of ancestral or familial ties; or

(c) in the absence of (a) or (b), an original Statutory Declaration signed by the applicant, accompanied by two supporting documents of verification from a recognised cultural consultant/referee.

 


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:  500 clinical hours are required to complete the qualification as per the training package and AHPRA registration requirements for Aboriginal Health Practitioners. To gain a place in this program, students MUST be currently working in a relevant clinic, facility or organisation and have a suitably qualified supervisor to sign off on industry reports. These reports assess students' ability to perform tasks in the workplace and are referred to as 'third party reports'. Some units within the course will require students to complete specific tasks in the workplace and are identified in the assessment requirements for that unit.

If an alternative placement is required to enable you to complete the course, CQUniversity's WIL procedures, including mandatory checks will apply. 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. It is important that students 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
Full Fee $13,015.00 (2024)
$13,452.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $5,358.00 (2024)
$5,491.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $3,439.00 (2024)
$3,534.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $685.00 (2024)
$708.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $282.00 (2024)
$289.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $531.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
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

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector. 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 5 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.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
RPL Structure

This structure provides the opportunity for experienced workers to have their knowledge, skills and experience recognised.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
HLTAMED003 Administer medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAMED002 Support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR003 Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHPR007 Promote lifestyle change More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS006 Implement complex health care plans More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS004 Complete comprehensive physical health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR004 Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAADV002 Support the rights and needs of clients More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR002 Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Students must choose from one of the following elective units:

HLTASXH002 Promote Women's Sexual Health

HLTASXH001 Promote Men's Sexual Health

This choice of electives has been determined based upon industry feedback received during the course consultation process.

CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASXH002 Promote women’s sexual health More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASXH001 Promote men’s sexual health More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS010 Provide support to clients with chronic disease More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAMED003 Administer medications
HLTAMED002 Support the safe use of medications
HLTAWOR003 Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
HLTAHPR007 Promote lifestyle change
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
HLTAHCS006 Implement complex health care plans
HLTAHCS004 Complete comprehensive physical health assessments
HLTAWOR004 Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health
HLTAADV002 Support the rights and needs of clients
HLTAWOR002 Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
HLTASXH002 Promote women’s sexual health
HLTASXH001 Promote men’s sexual health
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAHCS010 Provide support to clients with chronic disease

Credit Structure

Credit transfer only

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Credit Units
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASXH002 Promote women’s sexual health More Information Training.gov Details
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS010 Provide support to clients with chronic disease More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAMED002 Support the safe use of medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAMED003 Administer medications More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHPR007 Promote lifestyle change More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR003 Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS004 Complete comprehensive physical health assessments More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAHCS006 Implement complex health care plans More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients More Information Training.gov Details
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships More Information Training.gov Details
HLTASXH001 Promote men’s sexual health More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR002 Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAADV002 Support the rights and needs of clients More Information Training.gov Details
HLTAWOR004 Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health 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

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
HLTASXH002 Promote women’s sexual health
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTAHCS010 Provide support to clients with chronic disease
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAMED002 Support the safe use of medications
HLTAMED003 Administer medications
HLTAHPR007 Promote lifestyle change
HLTAWOR003 Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
HLTAHCS004 Complete comprehensive physical health assessments
HLTAHCS006 Implement complex health care plans
HLTASEW002 Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
HLTASXH001 Promote men’s sexual health
HLTAWOR002 Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
HLTAADV002 Support the rights and needs of clients
HLTAWOR004 Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

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
Third Party Verification
Practical Task
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?
Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

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.
Rockhampton North
Residential School Information
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

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

RPL Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Credit Structure

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
More Details

More Details

Residential schools for this course are conducted on the Rockhampton North campus.

Throughout the duration of this course, students will be required to undertake 2 blocks of residential schools (4 days each).  Residential school dates will be confirmed by your teacher in accordance with your commencement intake and course progression. 

Students are advised to confirm dates with their teacher prior to making travel and personal arrangements.