Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
HLT40221
HealthCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
19Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
7Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT40221, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Aboriginal Health Worker in Community Health
Industries
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for HLT40221 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 19 units: 14 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD005Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
CHCCCS003Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCOM002Use communication to build relationships
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV002Provide support to children affected by domestic and family violence
CHCDFV003Promote community awareness of domestic and family violence
CHCDIS019Provide person-centred services to people with disability with complex needs
CHCFAM010Provide intervention support to families
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPAL003Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPAL004Contribute to planning and implementation of care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
HLTAADV002Support the rights and needs of clients
HLTAADV003Support the rights and needs of clients in the justice system
HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
HLTAEDR002Assess and respond to medical emergencies
HLTAHCS003Complete routine physical health assessments
HLTAHCS004Complete comprehensive physical health assessments
HLTAHCS006Implement complex health care plans
HLTAHCS007Provide support to men with cancer
HLTAHCS008Provide support to women with cancer
HLTAHCS009Provide support to clients with diabetes
HLTAHCS010Provide support to clients with chronic disease
HLTAHCS011Provide support to clients experiencing alcohol and other drugs problems
HLTAHCS012Provide support to older clients
HLTAHCS013Provide eye health care
HLTAHCS014Provide ear health care
HLTAHCS015Facilitate access to tertiary health services
HLTAHPR002Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to men
HLTAHPR003Promote awareness and early detection of cancer to women
HLTAHPR004Promote awareness and early detection of diabetes
HLTAHPR005Promote awareness and prevention of chronic disease
HLTAHPR007Promote lifestyle change
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAMAT001Provide antenatal health care
HLTAMAT004Assess children's health
HLTAMAT005Provide health care for children
HLTAMED002Support the safe use of medications
HLTAMED003Administer medications
HLTASEW001Work according to the principles of social and emotional wellbeing care
HLTASEW002Assess and support the social and emotional wellbeing of clients
HLTASEW003Provide support to clients affected by loss, grief or trauma
HLTASXH001Promote men's sexual health
HLTASXH002Promote women's sexual health
HLTAUD007Conduct basic audiometric testing
HLTAUD008Conduct audiometric testing
HLTAUD009Conduct audiometric screening for young school age children
HLTAWOR002Work in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
HLTAWOR003Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
HLTAWOR004Provide support to address social and cultural determinants of client and community health
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC008Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC009Apply and use basic oral health products
HLTOHC010Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTOHC011Apply fluoride varnish
HLTPAT008Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT009Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTPAT014Perform venous blood collections
HLTPOP015Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
HLTPOP016Provide interventions to clients who are nicotine dependent
HLTPOP030Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures
HLTPOP031Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the HLT40221 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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