HLT50221

Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

Further develop your operational management skills with this advanced course in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services.

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WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$1,045

Subsidised

$2,955

Full Fee

$10,615

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Course overview

Develop your operational management skills with this advanced course in the delivery of primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Designed for qualified, experienced health workers you'll be able to further positively impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in urban, rural and remote areas. The health care sector is experiencing strong growth, with current research highlighting the merits of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

Building on your existing skills and knowledge in primary health care, you will gain the specific skill set needed to work at a senior level within a culturally-diverse environment that provides client-centred care. As an advocate for the community you will learn to plan, develop and evaluate health promotion and community development programs, supervise a health care team, assess and support clients' social and emotional wellbeing, engage in community health research, and more.

TAFE Queensland's passionate and experienced teachers will provide you with support specific to your individual learning style, and the one-on-one guidance necessary to succeed in your studies.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a range of primary health care management roles within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

What can I do?

Indigenous Liaison Officer
Indigenous Alcohol and Other Drugs Program Manager
Indigenous Community Engagement or Promotions Manager
Indigenous Health Promotion Manager
Indigenous Health Team Manager

Course outcome:

HLT50221 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CHCCOM002

Use communication to build relationships

UNIT CODE :
CHCCOM002

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on respect and trust.
UNIT NAME
Use communication to build relationships

UNIT CODE
CHCLEG003

Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE :
CHCLEG003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
UNIT NAME
Manage legal and ethical compliance

UNIT CODE
HLTASEW005

Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers

UNIT CODE :
HLTASEW005

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to support health worker and practitioner wellbeing through structured debriefings and ongoing processes of communication and feedback. It requires the ability to identify and use information from supervision activities for continuous improvement of organisational practice.
UNIT NAME
Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers

UNIT CODE
HLTAWOR003

Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care

UNIT CODE :
HLTAWOR003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review current strategies and frameworks for the provision of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care, and to use and promote reflective practice to enhance work practices. Reflective practice refers to the critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills that are essential for health practitioners in their ongoing work to improve service quality and outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care

UNIT CODE
HLTINF007

Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

UNIT CODE :
HLTINF007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information about infection prevention and control procedures, integrate those procedures into work practices and monitor workplace performance.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

UNIT CODE
HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

UNIT CODE :
HLTWHS003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
UNIT NAME
Maintain work health and safety

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBDAT501

Analyse data

UNIT CODE :
BSBDAT501

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse data from a range of sources and to report findings of that data analysis.
UNIT NAME
Analyse data

UNIT CODE
CHCCCS001

Address the needs of people with chronic disease

UNIT CODE :
CHCCCS001

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support.
UNIT NAME
Address the needs of people with chronic disease

UNIT CODE
CHCEDU008

Share health information

UNIT CODE :
CHCEDU008

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to share health information in a community health context.
UNIT NAME
Share health information

UNIT CODE
CHCMGT003

Lead the work team

UNIT CODE :
CHCMGT003

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake supervisory and coordinating activities in work groups in health and community service organisations.
UNIT NAME
Lead the work team

UNIT CODE
HLTAADV002

Support the rights and needs of clients

UNIT CODE :
HLTAADV002

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist individual clients to understand their rights and communicate their needs and preferences to health service providers.
UNIT NAME
Support the rights and needs of clients

UNIT CODE
HLTAHCS010

Provide support to clients with chronic disease

UNIT CODE :
HLTAHCS010

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information and support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients with chronic disease and their families to enable informed choices about treatment and self-care.
UNIT NAME
Provide support to clients with chronic disease

UNIT CODE
HLTAHCS016

Develop primary health care programs

UNIT CODE :
HLTAHCS016

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and evaluate primary health care programs to address identified needs in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
UNIT NAME
Develop primary health care programs

UNIT CODE
HLTAHPR001

Develop health promotion programs

UNIT CODE :
HLTAHPR001

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and evaluate health promotion programs to address identified needs in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.
UNIT NAME
Develop health promotion programs

UNIT CODE
HLTAHPR007

Promote lifestyle change

UNIT CODE :
HLTAHPR007

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote lifestyle change by providing education on lifestyle disease, lifestyle risk factors, and advice on healthy lifestyle choices.
UNIT NAME
Promote lifestyle change

UNIT CODE
HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE :
HLTAID011

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
UNIT NAME
Provide First Aid

UNIT CODE
HLTARES003

Research community health

UNIT CODE :
HLTARES003

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community health research projects which incorporate both primary and secondary research.
UNIT NAME
Research community health

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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Online virtual classroom

You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more
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STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom		up to 18 months	Part time 15 hours per week	More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 15 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	08 Jul 2024	up to 18 months	Part time 15 hours per week	Concession: $1,045 Subsidised: $2,955 Full fee: $10,615 More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 08 Jul 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 15 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,045 Subsidised: $2,955 Full fee: $10,615 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Online virtual classroom	30 Sep 2024	up to 18 months	Part time 15 hours per week	Concession: $1,045 Subsidised: $2,955 Full fee: $10,615 More Apply
Online virtual classroom Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 100% On Campus Time 0% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 30 Sep 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Part time 15 hours per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $1,045 Subsidised: $2,955 Full fee: $10,615 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). Yes Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online and vocational placement The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more

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Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management (HLT50221)

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Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

COURSE CODE: HLT50221

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. The Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

You must be employed in the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Industry as a Health Care Worker or Practitioner
Completed a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or equivalent course
Adequate workplace supervision

It is recommended that you have sound literacy, numeracy and computing skills.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Access to workplace policies and processes in order to support your understanding of working in a management role.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $18,097 cap

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

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

Careers

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

Careers

First Aid and CPR Skill Set