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

This qualification covers culturally safe primary health care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities, including health promotion, preventative care and clinical treatment. It includes physical health assessments, complex care plans, supporting safe use of medications, administering medications and supporting social and emotional wellbeing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This qualification has no entry requirements. December 2025
SUPERSEDES
HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work in multidisciplinary primary health care teams in urban, rural or remote settings, in community organisations or the public or private health sector.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Aboriginal health worker
  • Community health worker
  • Primary health care worker

Qualification structure

19 units must be completed: 1 unit from Group A; 3 units from Group B; 1 unit from Group B or elsewhere in HLT Training Package, or any other current 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.

Core units

14 units
  1. CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
  2. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  3. HLTAADV002Support the rights and needs of clients
  4. HLTAHCS004Complete comprehensive physical health assessments
  5. HLTAHCS006Implement complex health care plans
  6. HLTAHPR007Promote lifestyle change
  7. HLTAMED002Support the safe use of medications
  8. HLTAMED003Administer medications
  9. HLTASEW002Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
  10. HLTAWOR002Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
  11. HLTAWOR003Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
  12. HLTAWOR004Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health
  13. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  14. HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

58 units

Group A: First aid

  1. HLTAID011Provide First Aid

Group B: Health care, health promotion and general electives

  1. CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
  2. CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
  3. CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
  4. CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  5. CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
  6. CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  7. CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  8. CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  9. CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
  10. CHCDFV002Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
  11. CHCDFV003Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
  12. CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
  13. CHCFAM010Provide intervention support to families
  14. CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
  15. CHCPAL004 (has a prerequisite)Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
  16. CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
  17. HLTAADV003Support the rights and needs of clients in the justice system
  18. HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
  19. HLTAEDR002Assess and respond to medical emergencies
  20. HLTAHCS003Complete routine physical health assessments
  21. HLTAHCS007Provide support to men with cancer
  22. HLTAHCS008Provide support to women with cancer
  23. HLTAHCS009Provide support to clients with diabetes
  24. HLTAHCS010Provide support to clients with chronic disease
  25. HLTAHCS011Provide support to clients experiencing alcohol and other drugs problems
  26. HLTAHCS012Provide support to older clients
  27. HLTAHCS013Provide eye health care
  28. HLTAHCS014Provide ear health care
  29. HLTAHCS015Facilitate access to tertiary health services
  30. HLTAHPR002Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to men
  31. HLTAHPR003Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to women
  32. HLTAHPR004Promote awareness and early detection of diabetes
  33. HLTAHPR005Promote awareness and prevention of chronic disease
  34. HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
  35. HLTAMAT001Provide antenatal health care
  36. HLTAMAT004Assess children's health
  37. HLTAMAT005Provide health care for children
  38. HLTASEW001Work according to the principles of social and emotional wellbeing care
  39. HLTASEW003Provide support to clients affected by loss, grief or trauma
  40. HLTASXH001Promote men's sexual health
  41. HLTASXH002Promote women's sexual health
  42. HLTAUD007Conduct basic audiometric testing
  43. HLTAUD008Conduct audiometric testing
  44. HLTAUD009Conduct audiometric screening for young school age children
  45. HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
  46. HLTOHC008Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
  47. HLTOHC009Apply and use basic oral health products
  48. HLTOHC010Use basic oral health screening tools
  49. HLTOHC011Apply fluoride varnish
  50. HLTPAT008Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
  51. HLTPAT009Collect pathology specimens other than blood
  52. HLTPAT014 (has a prerequisite)Perform venous blood collections
  53. HLTPOP015Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
  54. HLTPOP016Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
  55. HLTPOP030Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures
  56. HLTPOP031Provide information and support on environmental health issues
  57. HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment

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

PREREQUISITES

  • CHCPAL004 Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach — prerequisite: CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach

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

LICENSING

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners are registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) and, only when registered, can 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, should be checked with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee (ATSIHPAC).

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

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