HLT30113 – Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

(Release 5) RTO No.4386

This course provides entry level professional knowledge and skills for students intending to work as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.

As well as a theoretical component, the course provides practical experience in working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in the form of a clinical / vocational placement. Aboriginal Health Workers often receive ongoing supervision and guidance in their position and work as part of a team in a health care setting providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This course is delivered in a block release format to allow access for students from across the Kimberley region to attend. Certificate III consists of 12 Core units and 5 Elective units and the requirement to complete 250 Clinical Hours

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Download the Cert III Student Handbook here

Core Units

HLTAID003

Provide First Aid

CHCLEG001

Work legally and ethically

HLTAHW007

Undertake basic health assessment

HLTAHW008

Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care

HLT WHS001

Participate in workplace health and safety

HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

HLTAHW010

Identify community health issues, needs and strategies

HLTAHW011

Assist with basic health screening, promotion and education services

HLTAHW005

Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary health care context

HLTAHW006

Facilitate and advocate for the rights and needs of clients and community members

HLTAHW009

Provide information about social and/or emotional support

HLTAHW015

Work under instructions to support the safe use of medication

Elective Units

HLTPOP009

Provide information and support on environmental health issues

HLTOHC001

Recognise and respond to oral health issues

BSBWOR204

Use business technology

BSBWOR202

Organise and complete daily work activities

BSBINM201

Process and maintain workplace information

Interested in this training?

Complete the Expression of Interest here

or contact our RTO team

(08) 9194 3200

: rtoadmin@kamsc.org.au