Course Overview
Certificate IV in Health Care is designed for people providing support in health and community services contexts. You’ll build skills in communication, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, legal/ethical practice and practical support tasks. Electives allow you to tailor the course to your setting and client group.
Key Details
- Apply safe work practices including infection control and WHS principles
- Communicate effectively and support positive, person-centred care
- Work within legal and ethical requirements and organisational policies
- Develop understanding of anatomy/physiology and health terminology in context
- Contribute to quality service delivery through documentation and teamwork
Units of Competency / Course Content
Core units
- CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
- HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
- HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTOUT001 – Implement safe access and egress
- HLTOUT004 – Assess and deliver basic clinical care
- HLTOUT008 – Manage a scene
- HLTOUT010 – Communicate in complex situations to support health care
- HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- HLTWHS006 – Manage personal stressors in the work environment
Elective units
This course requires 7 electives. The list below reflects a broad, generalist health-support stream.
- BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
- CHCDIV002 – Promote Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- HLTOUT006 – Manage bereavement support in non-clinical settings
- HLTOUT007 – Provide awareness of social issues in non-clinical settings
- HLTWHS005 – Conduct WHS activities
- BSBFLM303 – Contribute to effective workplace relationships