Accredited course Outline
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Unspecified Code Aboriginal Health Work
Unspecified Code Aboriginal Health Work
1256
6992
Draft
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Description
To equip Aboriginal health workers with competencies
to ensure primary health care service delivery, as
identified by consumer/client groups and/or
Aboriginal communities.
To equip Aboriginal health workers with the skills
to provide their communities with the ability to
make informed decisions regarding their own health,
and take control of their own health programs.
To provide Aboriginal health workers with primary
health care education and training via local or
distance-based on-site community delivery,
culturally appropriate to service the health needs
of Aboriginal communities - traditional, rural or
urban.
To provide Aboriginal health workers with accredited competency-based health
training at tertiary level to provide access to a recognised career path with
appropriate award conditions.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48191 | Aboriginal Health Studies 1 | 150 | Module | |
| 48192 | Aboriginal Health Studies 2 | 200 | Module | |
| 48193 | Aboriginal Health Studies 3 - Women's Health | 60 | Module | |
| 48194 | Aboriginal Health Studies 4 - Men's Health | 30 | Module | |
| 48195 | Aboriginal Health Studies 5 - Children's Health | 60 | Module | |
| 48196 | Aboriginal Health Studies 6 - Environmental Health | 30 | Module | |
| 48190 | Aboriginal Studies, Personal and Professional Development | 150 | Module | |
| 48197 | Communications (Aboriginal Health Work) | 90 | Module | |
| 48199 | Field Project (Aboriginal Health Work) | 70 | Module | |
| 48216 | Practicum (Aboriginal Health Work) | 250 | Module |
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General Notes
Aboriginal Medical Service (WAAMS) in consultation with
Health Department of WA Aboriginal Health Workers, with
support from TAFE Aboriginal Access.
Course delivery must occur in consultation with WAAMS
(through local Aboriginal Medical Services) and the
Aboriginal Health Programs Unit of the Health Department
of Western Australia.
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