Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

Provide complete physical health assessments and support social and emotional wellbeing as part of an interdisciplinary health care team

Work legally and ethically to support the rights and needs of clients

Promote reflective practices and lifestyle changes in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care

Implement complex healthcare plans

Build relationships and address social and cultural factors affecting client and community health

Participate in safe work practices, support the safe use of medication, administer medication and apply infection prevention and control

A nationally accredited qualification at a Certificate IV level

Eligibility to apply and register as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner

A pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector

Specialist skills in applying primary health care principles to address inequities in healthcare and health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and be accepted within your community as evidenced by:

A Confirmation of Aboriginality letter or alternative form of evidence of Aboriginality

Current employment in local health districts and/or Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHOS) as evidenced by a letter from your employer

Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 14 across the five bands of literacy and 3 across one band of numeracy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success. Your teacher will let you know when this must be completed.

Completion of 500 hours work placement in your workplace. This is to meet the requirements for national registration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Practice Board of Australia (ATSIPB) using the professional title, Aboriginal health practitioner.

A valid Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)

An Australian National Police Record Check (NPC)

Vaccination, occupational assessment and other screen requirements as stipulated in the NSW Ministry of Health

A caring and compassionate nature

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Access to a computer and the internet to participate in virtual delivery

A desire to give back to your community

Adequate physical fitness level to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult and infant manikin, perform CPR at floor level on an adult manikin and respond to an emergency where there may be a risk to life. If you are unable to achieve this, you will be provided additional support or directed to more suitable courses.