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Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

This qualification covers foundation skills for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care work under direct supervision. It includes communicating with clients, giving basic health service information, helping clients access health services, infection control and workplace health and safety. Workers with experience in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support roles may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT20113 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people working in health support roles in urban, rural or remote settings, including community organisations and the public or private health sector.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Aboriginal health worker
  • Torres Strait Islander health worker
  • Health support worker
  • Client transport worker (health)

Qualification structure

10 units must be completed: 4 elective units from the electives listed below, elsewhere in HLT Training Package, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Units marked with * include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.

Core units

6 units
  1. BSBCMM211Apply communication skills
  2. HLTAADV001Support clients to access health services
  3. HLTAHCS001Provide basic health service information to clients
  4. HLTAWOR001Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
  5. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  6. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

21 units
  1. BSBDAT201Collect and record data
  2. BSBINS201Process and maintain workplace information
  3. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  4. BSBMED304Assist in controlling stocks and supplies
  5. BSBMED305Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
  6. BSBOPS101Use business resources
  7. BSBTEC101Operate digital devices
  8. CHCCCS026Transport individuals
  9. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  10. FSKNUM008Use whole numbers and simple fractions, decimals and percentages for work
  11. FSKRDG005Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures
  12. FSKWTG008Complete routine workplace formatted texts
  13. HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
  14. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  15. HLTHSS009Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
  16. HLTPOP031Provide information and support on environmental health issues
  17. HLTWHS005Conduct manual tasks safely
  18. PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
  19. SIRCDIS001 (has a prerequisite)Assist customers with prescriptions
  20. SIRCDIS002Deliver medicines to customers outside the pharmacy
  21. SIRCIND002Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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