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Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
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HLT50121
Your expertise in delivering culturally safe clinical care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a vital part of the Australian health system. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for this Diploma. Register your interest today to be notified when we can help you guide your professional experience into formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners. It is specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing primary health care services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities.They provide culturally safe health and wellbeing promotion, preventative health care and clinical treatment services in a diversity of locations including urban, rural and remote settings.Experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners are able to work independently using specialist clinical knowledge, discretion and judgement within the parameters of practice standards, treatment protocols and clinical supervision arrangements established by the employing organisation.This qualification provides a pathway to work in a range of health care settings including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the public or private health sector.
Qualification Code
HLT50121
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
15 (5 core + 10 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who: hold, or have held, registration as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health practitioner with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA), or hold a HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practice or a HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practice issued by a Registered Training Organisation which had its Certificate IV program of study approved by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Accreditation Committee (ATSIHPAC) at the time of awarding the qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Senior Aboriginal Health Worker | Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver preventative and clinical health services to community members. |
| Primary Health Care Coordinator | Design and implement community-wide health programs focusing on chronic disease and social wellbeing. |
| Aboriginal Health Practitioner | Provide independent clinical treatment and health promotion within urban, rural, or remote health sectors. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is a key requirement for professional practice and registration in this field. To practice as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, you must be registered with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA).
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume and detailed position descriptions
- ✓Performance reviews or supervisor testimonials
- ✓Records of employment in primary health care settings
Clinical Practice
- ✓De-identified patient care plans and treatment logs
- ✓Evidence of medication advice and assistance provided
- ✓Clinical treatment records following established protocols
Community Programs
- ✓Documentation of primary health care program development
- ✓Health promotion materials for chronic disease prevention
- ✓Evidence of leading community health education sessions
Supervision & Support
- ✓Records of supervising junior health workers
- ✓Case notes demonstrating trauma-informed client support
- ✓Evidence of multidisciplinary team collaboration
Safety & Compliance
- ✓WHS risk assessments and workplace safety audits
- ✓Evidence of working within clinical supervision arrangements
- ✓Compliance records for culturally safe practice standards
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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