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

HLT30121
HealthCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
15Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
8Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT30121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Aboriginal Health Worker
Industries
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT30121 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 9 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBDAT201Collect and record data
BSBMED303Maintain patient records
BSBMED305Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
CHCAGE011Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCAOD002Work with clients who are intoxicated
CHCAOD003Provide needle and syringe services
CHCCCS009Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
CHCCCS019Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCCCS026Transport individuals
CHCCCS037Visit client residence
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDFV001Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPRT025Identify and report children and young people at risk
CHCPRT026Support the rights and safety of children and young people
HLTAADV001Support clients to access health services
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTAEDR001Respond to community disasters
HLTAHCS001Provide basic health service information to clients
HLTAHCS002Assist with health assessments
HLTAHCS012Provide support to older clients
HLTAHCS015Facilitate access to tertiary health services
HLTAHPR006Provide healthy lifestyle information
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAMED001Work under instructions to support the safe use of medications
HLTASEW003Provide support to clients affected by loss, grief or trauma
HLTAWOR001Work in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health support role
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
HLTPOP015Provide information on smoking and smoking cessation
HLTPOP030Determine and implement disease prevention and control measures
HLTPOP031Provide information and support on environmental health issues
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
PUAOPE013Operate communications systems and equipment
SIRCDIS001Assist customers with prescriptions
SIRCDIS002Deliver medicines to customers outside the pharmacy
SIRCIND002Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT30121 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 facts

Who offers it

8 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Dijan Training Program LimitedBased in NT · Registered since 2025→
Executive Institute of Leadership and ManagementBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Fox Education and ConsultancyBased in NT · Registered since 2013→
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2024→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Youth Off The StreetsBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.