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Education
Program description
Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) are a vital part of the primary health care team, providing health services to their communities.
They are the first point of contact for many patients at an Aboriginal
Medical Service.
Their clinical skills and knowledge mean that they can diagnose and treat
a range of common medical conditions
Their skills of health education and health promotion enable them to assist
communities to develop healthier lifestyles.
AHWs are committed to improving the health of Aboriginal communities and
see health as, not only the personnel being of an individual, but the
social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of a whole community.
Therefore, health workers are involved in helping the health of people
and communities, using a sound primary health care approach.
Are you up to the challenge?
Becoming an Aboriginal Health Worker is a rewarding and challenging profession.
At Congress, AHWs work in the clinic on Community
Health Programs in areas such as Aged Care, child and maternal health, women’s
health, male health, hearing, and chronic disease.
Some health workers have been involved in research and other special projects.
Others have gone into management positions.
Congress is an Aboriginal community controlled health service organisation.
These services offer good working environment conditions of employment
that include recreation, sick, study and special leave. Employees undergo
professional development to ensure high quality service.
Aboriginal Health worker careers
To become an AHW you must complete the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) course which is the prerequisite for registration in the NT with the Aboriginal Health
Worker Registration board.
After completing the Certificate IV qualification you are eligible to further studies in an expanding
nationally recognised career path and higher qualifications can be achieved to take on jobs in specialist areas,
education and management
Whats involved in the course
Congress delivers the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (Practice) course and students are enrolled through Central Australian Remote Health Services (CARHDS), (National Provider Number 70018).
The course takes 12-18 months to complete and involves block training, and clinical placements.
Students at Congress have opportunities to participate in health promotion
activities run by the organisation.
The course covers all aspects of Primary Health Care and includes the
following areas of study:
* Assess a client's physical wellbeing
* Assess a client's social and emotional wellbeing
* Work with medicines
* Nutrition
* Health education and health promotion.
* Advocacy, counselling and interpreting for health care
* Use business technology
* Research
Entry requirements
There is no formal entry requirement although there is a literacy and
numeracy assessment following enrolments.
To apply, you have to fill out an application package.
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