Skill set Outline

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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Skill Set

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00039
State Code
AC301
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
06/08/2015
Current Release Number
4.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
260
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 06/08/2015 Current Approved
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 aged-care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.
Units
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
HLTAHW014 Work with Elders in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
HLTAHW025 Provide information and strategies in health care
HLTAHW051 Respond to loss, grief and trauma
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the health and community sectors.
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 aged-care services 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 for aged care services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients.
General notes
No information