Certificate IV in Neurophysiology Technology

This qualification covers workers who undertake a range of neurological diagnostic investigations and provide assistance to neurologists for specialised procedures.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Neurophysiology technician

Neurophysiology technologist


Subjects

PACKAGING RULES

13 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:

8 core units

5 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:

Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Other relevant electives listed below

Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages

Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units

add topic HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

add topic HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

add topic HLTCOM408C Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

add topic HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health

add topic HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

add topic HLTNE401C Perform electroencephalography (EEG)

add topic HLTNE405C Provide care and maintenance of neurophysiology equipment

add topic HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

add topic HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

add topic HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives

Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. The following sample of relevant electives may facilitate selection. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.

add topic BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers

add topic BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

add topic BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system

add topic BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

add topic BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development

add topic BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

add topic HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Not Applicable


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries