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Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care
40323SA
6947
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The aims of the Certificate III level award is to train health workers in general and routine practice, cultural broking and advocacy roles. As such all modules are compulsory, and comprise foundation and core studies as listed in the following tables.
Schedule
1.
Foundation Modules: these modules are compulsory and must be taken before or concurrently with the compulsory modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80486 | PHCD | Community Development - Theories and Principles (Sa) | 30 | Module |
| 80484 | PHCB | Introduction to Health and Professional Issues (Sa) | 30 | Module |
| 80485 | PHCC | Primary Health Care - Concepts and Principles (Sa) | 30 | Module |
2.
Core Modules: these modules are all compulsory
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80497 | PHCW | Administration and Health Statistics (Sa) | 20 | Module |
| 80499 | PHCS | Alcohol and Other Drugs Studies (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80492 | PHBH | Anatomy and Physiology (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80493 | PHCN | Common Illnesses (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80565 | Communication Skills and Dealing With Conflict for Aboriginal Health Workers | 30 | Module | |
| 80496 | PHCX | Cultural Broker and Interpreter (Sa) | 15 | Module |
| 80471 | PHBG | First Aid (Sa) | 20 | Module |
| 80495 | PHCR | General Assessment Skills | 15 | Module |
| 80566 | Health Promotion and Screening | 40 | Module | |
| 80488 | PHCF | Indigenous Studies (Sa) | 40 | Module |
| 80468 | PHBC | Introductory Health and Nutrition (Sa) | 60 | Module |
| 80498 | PHCT | Research (Sa) | 20 | Module |
| 80567 | Work Team Communication and Meetings for Aboriginal Health Workers | 30 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6939 | 4947 | Certificate III in Aboriginal Primary Health Care | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D054 | HLT33207 | Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
2. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 40323SA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the South Australian Department of Education, Training and Employment on (08) 8226 3431.
4. This course was entered on STARS by Challenger TAFE on 20 August 2002.
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