Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
This course is for people who want to provide a range of primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients, including specific health care programs, advice and assistance with medication. These workers can be expected to flexibly assume a variety of job roles and undertake a broad range of tasks.
This course is delivered in a block release format to allow access for students from across the Kimberley region to attend.
Certificate IV consists of 14 Core units and 7 Elective units and the requirement to complete 500 Clinical Hours
Core units
| HLTAHW021 | Provide nutrition guidance for specific health care |
| HLTAHW022 | Address social determinants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HKTAHW005 | 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 |
| HLTAHW020 | Administer medications |
| HLTAHW037 | Support the safe use of medications |
| HLTAHW016 | Assess client’s physical wellbeing |
| HLTAHW019 | Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
| HLTAHW017 | Assess and support client’s social and emotional wellbeing |
| HLTAHW018 | Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context |
Elective Units
| HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
| HLTPAT002 | Perform venous blood collection |
| HLTPAT004 | Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
| HLTPOP009 | Provide information and support on environmental health issues |
| BSBWOR204 | Use Business Technology |
| HLTAHW007 | Undertake Basic Health Assessment |
| HLTAHW008 | Assist in planning and implementation of basic health care |
If you are interested in the training please complete the Expression of Interest
If you are interested in the training please complete the Expression of Interest
Or contact the RTO team on phone: (08) 9194 3200 or Email: rtoadmin@kamsc.org.au
For information about fees, please see our Fee Policy
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