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Choosing the right course for you

We understand that deciding your future career pathway can be overwhelming or confusing. So, we’ve made it simple by providing an easy-to-follow Medical Administration course comparison table.

This table clearly outlines the outcomes, skills and potential career opportunities for:

Medical Reception and Terminology short course
Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)
Certificate III in Health Administration
Certificate IV in Health Administration
Diploma of Practice Management

These courses may sound similar, but they offer different benefits and outcomes, depending on your goals and aspirations. As specialists in health and medical administration training, we can help you make an informed decision that allows room for flexibility, opportunity and success. So, check out the table below or give our friendly team a call today for more tailored advice.

SHORT COURSE

Medical Reception and Terminology

BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)

HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration

HLT47321

Certificate IV in Health Administration

HLT57715

Diploma of Practice Management
Nationally Recognised Course Outcomes

Statement of Attainment (A Statement of Attainment is an official legal record that lists all the subjects you have completed in your course)

Certificate and academic transcript (An academic transcript is an official legal record that lists all the subjects you have completed in your course)

Nationally Recognised Diploma and academic transcript (An academic transcript is an official legal record that lists all the subjects you have completed in your course)

Skills Obtained

Basic medical terminology in health care

Use medical terminology in health care

Work effectively as a medical receptionist

Beginner level practice software

Design and produce business documents

Contribute to sustainable work practices

Assist in controlling stocks and supplies

Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals

Assist with workplace safety

Manage work health and safety

Communicate and work in health or community services

Respond effectively to behaviours of concern

Working with diverse people

Basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

Implement infection prevention and control policies and procedure

Manage Risk

Lead effective workplace relationships

Work legally and ethically

Manage continuous improvement, legal & ethical compliance

Manage health billing and budgets

Manage recruitment and staff

Career Prospects

Receptionist in a Medical Practice

Receptionist in an Allied Health Facility i.e. physio, chiropractor clinic etc.

Receptionist (any industry)

Office administrator in a medical/health environment

Office administrator (any industry)

Medical Secretary in Specialist Rooms

Hospital Administration including: Ward clerk, admissions clerk etc.

Supervisor or team leader in health administration role

Practice Manager

Duration

Full Time Load (based on 10-12 hours of study per week)

4 Weeks

8 Months

12 Months

12 Months

12 Months

Part Time (based on 5-6 hours of study per week)

8 Weeks

16 Months

18 Months

24 Months

24 Months

Fees

Full Fee (paid up front)

$560

$1800

$2500

$2850

$5250

Payment Plan *Upfront payment required at the time of enrolment

$150* + $55 pw

$150* + $50 pw

$150* + $47 pw

$150* + $54 pw

$500* + $95 pw

Government Funding available
(eligibility criteria applies)

Queensland State Funding

South Australia state funding

All other states – Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers program