Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Step into a career where you make a real difference in Community by providing culturally safe health care.
COURSE CODE
HLT40221
At a glance
Location
23 Sackville St,Collingwood
Duration
18-24 months
(3 days per month)
Class type
Face-to-face classes held three days per month. 9am to 5pm.
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Course Overview
This course prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to become registered health practitioners working in a range of Community and clinical settings.
You’ll learn how to deliver culturally safe health care, support Mob’s wellbeing, and provide clinical services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on prevention, early intervention and treatment – supporting clients across all life stages.
Graduates are equipped with skills and knowledge to work in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), public or private health services – and in urban, rural, or remote areas across Australia.
Plus, graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) – a requirement to use the protected title of Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
Who is this course deadly for?:
Graduates can register as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner with AHPRA – and can work at a range of organisations, including:
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
- Hospitals and health clinics
- Outreach and community-based programs
- Health promotion and education roles
Course Details
How you will learn
This course combines classroom learning with real-world experience:
- Face-to-face classes and group discussions (3 days per month)
- Workshops led by industry experts, including Elders and Community leaders
- Clinical placement, simulated learning and projects
Clinical placement
500 hours of placement required.
You’ll complete a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical placement – to ensure you meet Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) accreditation requirements.
You must be working or volunteering in an approved, relevant health setting – typically an ACCO – and supervised by a qualified practitioner who can complete reports on your applied learning.
Further study pathways
Graduates may continue their studies with:
- HLT50221 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Assessment methods may include:
- Projects
- Supervised workplace demonstrations
- Case studies
- Simulated tasks
- Questionnaires
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- provide culturally safe clinical care and health education
- support clients through assessment, treatment and referral
- promote health and wellbeing across life stages
- work effectively within a health care team
- collect pathology
- apply ethical and professional practice standards.
Course fees
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Victoria can access the Aboriginal access fee waiver – no tuition fees required.
Travel and accommodation costs may be subsidised through the AbStudy funding program if you’re eligible.
See Yagilaith Djerring Course Fees for more information.
Course Structure
To graduate, you must complete 19 units of competency – 14 core and 5 elective:
Core Units
CORE UNIT NAME
CORE UNIT CODE
- Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001
- Work legally and ethically CHCLEG001
- Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control HLTINF006
- Use communication to build relationships CHCCOM002
- Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health HLTAWOR004
- Complete comprehensive physical health assessments HLTAHCS004
- Implement complex health care plans HLTAHCS006
- Support the safe use of medications HLTAMED002
- Administer medications HLTAMED003
- Support the rights and needs of clients HLTAADV002
- Promote lifestyle change HLTAHPR007
- Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients HLTASEW002
- Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care HLTAWOR002
- Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care HLTAWOR003
Elective Units
ELECTIVE UNIT NAME
ELECTIVE UNIT CODE
- Perform venous blood collections HLTPAT002
- Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection HLTPAT001
- Collect pathology specimens other than blood HLTPAT004
- Perform electrocardiography (ECG) HLTCAR001
- Provide First Aid HLTAID011
Why study at Yagilaith Djerring?
Self-determined
training
Training is co-designed with ACCOs and the Aboriginal health sector to ensure your learning is connected to current sector needs.
Expert
educators
Subject matter experts with current industry experience and Community leaders will shape your learning.
Support every
step of the way
A dedicated support team will walk with you throughout your journey – from enrolment to graduation.
Culturally safe
learning
Training that respect and reflects your cultural identity and lived experience.
Entry Requirements
Below are the entry requirements for this course:
To enrol, you must:
- be 18 years or older at the time of enrolment
- complete a Learning, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-Training Review (PTR) to assess your suitability, leadership readiness, and workplace access requirements
- have wide-ranging skills and knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of living
- have basic digital skills, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
You must also be:
- working or volunteering in a relevant role providing support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, or
- working or volunteering for an Aboriginal health organisation, or
- able to access an appropriate workplace to complete practical assessments.
At your work placement employer’s discretion, you may need to provide evidence of the following documents:
- a National Police Clearance
- a Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- evidence of some vaccinations – including influenza (flu) and COVID -19.
If you’ve completed similar units or gained relevant skills through work or study, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. Our team can guide you through this process during enrolment.
This training is delivered under the Skills First Program and may be free for eligible students.
Eligibility is assessed individually before enrolment, and tuition fees may vary depending on your circumstances.
Additional Information
Yagilaith Djerring (RTO No. 20739) is responsible for the quality of training, assessment and the issuing of nationally recognised certification.
Completion of this course does not guarantee employment.
Yagilaith Djerring supports inclusive education and welcomes learners from all backgrounds, including people with a disability.
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Aboriginal health?
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