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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set - Clinical

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Maternal and Infant Care Skill Set - Clinical

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00031
State Code
AC023
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
31/10/2013
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
980
Duration
3 Semesters
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 31/10/2013 Current Approved
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 clinical maternal and infant care.
Units
HLTAHW027 Provide information and strategies in sexual health for women
HLTAHW029 Provide information and strategies in maternal and infant health
HLTAHW057 Provide antenatal health care
HLTAHW058 Prepare for and support childbirth
HLTAHW059 Provide postnatal and infant health care
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice or 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 clinical maternal and infant care.
Application of this skill set is only appropriate under the supervision of a relevant health professional being a Medical Practitioner, Registered Nurse or Midwife and as a member of a health care team.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements for work in maternal and infant care.
General notes
No information