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

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.

What You'll Study

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

Core Units

• CHCCOM002: Use communication to build relationships
• CHCLEG003: Manage legal and ethical compliance
• HLTASEW005: Provide supervision for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers
• HLTAWOR003: Use and promote reflective practice in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
• HLTINF007: Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies, and procedures
• HLTWHS003: Maintain work health and safety

Elective Units

• BSBDAT501: Analyse data
• CHCMGT003: Lead the work team
• HLTAADV002: Support the rights and needs of clients
• HLTAHCS010: Provide support to clients with chronic disease
• HLTAHCS016: Develop primary health care programs
• HLTAHPR001: Develop health promotion programs
• HLTAHPR007: Promote lifestyle change
• HLTAID011: Provide First Aid
• HLTARES003: Research community health
• CHCCCS001: Address the needs of people with chronic disease
• CHCEDU008: Share health information
• HLTAHCS003: Complete routine physical health assessments
• HLTAHCS005: Implement basic health care plans

Ways to Study

• 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.

Study Locations

• Online

Start Dates

• 14 Jul 2025
• 07 Oct 2025

Duration

• up to 18 months

Workload

• Part-time: 1 virtual class per fortnight + 1 block training week on campus (clinical units only)

What You'll Pay

• Concession: $1,125
• Subsidised: $3,115
• Full fee: $11,065

Entry Requirements

• 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

Resources Required

• Access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect
• A computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Access to workplace policies and processes in order to support your understanding of working in a management role

Placement

• If you are undertaking the clinical stream, and are not employed as a Primary Health Care Worker/Clinician in the Primary Health Care sector, you must enrol in and complete up to 240 hours of Vocational Placement (organised in conjunction with the teacher)

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

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

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know
• We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course

Careers

• 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 Disclaimer

• All information was accurate at time of publication, however, TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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

Related Courses

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
• First Aid and CPR Skill Set