Accredited course Outline
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Certificate II in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
Certificate II in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
4946
6938
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To contribute to the advancement of health outcomes for Aboriginal communities and individuals and to bring these to a level at least equal to the standard enjoyed by the rest of the population within Australia by the empowerment of Aboriginal health workers through:
- the provision of education and training for Aboriginal health workers
within a Primary Health Care construct which will enable the provision
of culturally appropriate, competent, confident, safe and professional
services and programs for and with Aboriginal people
- the provision of knowledge, skills and attitudes which will enable
Aboriginal health workers to bring about change and facilitate self-
determination
- the provision of professional knowledge, skills and attitudes which
will enable Aboriginal people to take leadership roles in the
management, development and operation of health programs,
projects and organisations
- the provision of further career pathways and options for participants
who successfully complete this award.
Schedule
1. CORE
FOUNDATION MODULES These modules are compulsory and must be taken before or concurrently with the core modules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80466 | PHBB | Introduction to Aboriginal History and Primary Health (Sa) | 60 | Module |
| 80465 | PHBA | Role of the Aboriginal Health Worker (Sa) | 20 | Module |
2. CORE
CORE MODULES These modules are all compulsory and can be taken in any order, unless otherwise stated in the module.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80471 | PHBG | First Aid (Sa) | 20 | Module |
| 80469 | PHBE | Health Promotion and Education (Sa) | 60 | Module |
| 80467 | PHDE | Introductory Communication Skills for Aboriginal Health (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80468 | PHBC | Introductory Health and Nutrition (Sa) | 60 | Module |
| 80470 | Primary Health Care and Administration (Sa) (Phbf) | 20 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
The remaining 200 nominal hours can be selected from any of the modules listed below. Alternatively, participants may choose 160 hours from this group and 40 hours from any other level in the curriculum framework.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80475 | PHBM | Advanced Treatment Skills for Aboriginal Health Workers (Sa) | 30 | Module |
| 80481 | PHBX | Alcohol and Other Drugs (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80476 | PHBN | Child Health (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80474 | PHBK | Common Illnesses and Interventions (Sa) | 50 | Module |
| 80480 | PHBW | Environmental Health (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80473 | PHBL | General Assessment and Treatment Skills for Ahc Work (Sa) | 60 | Module |
| 80477 | PHBR | Health and the Older Person (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80472 | PHDD | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80478 | PHBT | People With Disabilities (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80479 | PHBP | Women's and Men's Business (Sa) | 60 | Module |
| 80483 | PHBZ | Workplace Learning - Placement (Sa) | 70 | Module |
| 80482 | PHBS | Youth and Adult Health (Sa) | 40 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D038 | HLT21307 | Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care | Qualification |
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