Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (#4386)
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
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
HLTAHW016 | Assess client’s physical wellbeing |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTAHW019 | Deliver primary health care programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities |
BSBWOR404 | Develop work priorities |
CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
HLTPOP009 | Provide information and support on environmental health issues |
HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
HLTAHW017 | Assess and support clients social and emotional wellbeing |
CHCAOD004 | Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drug issues |
HLTAHW021 | Provide nutrition guidance for specific healthcare |

Elective Units
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 |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
HLTAHW018 | Plan, implement and monitor health care in a primary health care context |

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
The Handbook for Cert IV can be downloaded here.
Current students can access the learning portal