15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
10 core units
5 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Other relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 3 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the TGA or other public listing
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BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTAH301C Assist with an allied health program
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTCSD201D Maintain high standard of client service
HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
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Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of electives is intended to facilitate selection. Electives may be selected from one or more groups and employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people
CHCCS401C Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCDIS301C Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCMH301B Work effectively in mental health
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CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
HLTAH302D Assist with the application and removal of a plaster cast
HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients
HLTCSD304D Support the care of clients
HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTRAH301C Undertake visits to remote communities
HLTCPR211A Perform CPR
HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support
HLTMI301B Contribute to client flow and client information management in medical imaging
HLTMI302B Support the medical imaging professional
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HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTMS203D Undertake routine stock maintenance
HLTMS204D Handle and move equipment, goods, mail and furniture
HLTTH303D Identify and move to maintain a sterile field (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTMS206D Perform general cleaning tasks in a clinical setting
HLTMS208D Handle waste in a health care environment
HLTGM305D Maintain pool environments
BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBMED302B Prepare and process medical accounts
BSBMED303B Maintain patient records
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
HLTCOM407B Provide reception services for a practice