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Advanced Practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Skill Set

Advanced Practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00037
State Code
AC372
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
01/07/2013
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
5.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
430
Duration
2 Semesters
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 08/12/2015 Current Approved
4.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Replaced
3.00 31/10/2013 Replaced Replaced
2.00 11/07/2013 Replaced Replaced
1.00 01/07/2013 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to specialise in the provision of advanced primary health care practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Units
HLTAHW020 Administer medications
HLTAHW046 Apply advanced skills in primary health care
HLTAHW066 Manage the delivery of Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander health care
HLTAHW071 Manage medicines in Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards the Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certificate requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set provides a pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to specialise in the provision of advanced primary health care practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional and as a member of a health care team.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements e for work in advanced practice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers.
General notes
No information