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Certificate IV in Population Health

This qualification covers population health work such as health promotion and community health projects. It includes applying a population health framework, identifying community health needs, planning and evaluating health projects, building capacity to promote health and systems advocacy. Workers with experience in health promotion or population health programs may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT42312 Certificate IV in Population Health (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Population health and health promotion workers who work with some independence and may supervise or lead other workers.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Health promotion officer
  • Indigenous health promotion officer
  • Cancer surveillance registry officer
  • Health sponsorship coordinator

Qualification structure

18 units in total. at least 5 units from the electives listed below; up to 4 unit from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Significant changes to.

Core units

9 units
  1. CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
  2. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  3. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  4. HLTPOP019Apply a population health framework
  5. HLTPOP020Work with the community to identify health needs
  6. HLTPOP021Plan a population health project
  7. HLTPOP022Evaluate a population health project
  8. HLTPOP023Build capacity to promote health
  9. HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety

Elective units

51 units
  1. CHCAOD001Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
  2. CHCCCS001Address the needs of people with chronic disease
  3. CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
  4. CHCCCS028Provide client-centred support to people in crisis
  5. CHCCCS038Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
  6. CHCCCS040Support independence and wellbeing
  7. CHCCDE019Work within a community development framework
  8. CHCCDE020Implement participation and engagement strategies
  9. CHCCDE021Develop and support community resources
  10. CHCCDE023Develop and deliver community projects
  11. CHCCDE024Support community action
  12. CHCCDE025Develop and support community leadership
  13. CHCCDE027Implement community development strategies
  14. CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
  15. CHCCOM003Develop workplace communication strategies
  16. CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
  17. CHCEDU008Share health information
  18. CHCGRP002Plan and conduct group activities
  19. CHCLLN001Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs
  20. CHCMGT001Develop, implement and review quality framework
  21. CHCMGT002Manage partnership agreements with service providers
  22. CHCMGT003Lead the work team
  23. CHCMGT004Secure and manage funding
  24. CHCMGT005Facilitate workplace debriefing and support processes
  25. CHCMGT007Work effectively with the Board of an organisation
  26. CHCMHS001Work with people with mental health issues
  27. CHCPOL001Contribute to the review and development of policies
  28. CHCPRP001Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
  29. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  30. CHCPRP004Promote and represent the service
  31. CHCSOH013Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
  32. CUAWRT301Write content for a range of media
  33. CUAWRT415Write narration and material for productions
  34. HLTHPS010Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
  35. HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
  36. HLTOHC008Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
  37. HLTOHC010Use basic oral health screening tools
  38. HLTPOP014Assess readiness for and effect behaviour change
  39. HLTPOP015Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
  40. HLTPOP016Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
  41. HLTPOP018Develop a plan of action to address land care issues in the community
  42. HLTPOP033Identify pest control strategies
  43. BSBHRM611Contribute to organisational performance development
  44. BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
  45. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  46. BSBMKG441Develop public relations documents
  47. BSBTEC302Design and produce spreadsheets
  48. LGACOM407BManage finances within a budget
  49. LGACOM503BPrepare a budget
  50. LGAEHRW505BImplement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment
  51. PSPPM402BManage simple projects

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

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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