The HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management reflects the role of business or practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to oversee the operations and promotion of medical, dental and health practices.
The aim of the course is to produce highly skilled, competent, confident, critically thinking Practice Managers with a nationally accredited qualification in order to practice in a variety of health practice areas including medical, dental, chiropractic, podiatry, rehabilitation, community, mental health or aged care settings in Australia.
The healthcare sector is dynamic and challenging, and healthcare administrative professionals must be sharp-thinking, flexible and adaptive. This course teaches the necessary skills and critical core competencies such as communication, leadership, professionalism, knowledge, and business skills.
Amount of Training : | 876 Hours |
Course Duration : | 52 Weeks |
AQF Level : | 5 |
CRICOS Code : | 092897C |
Course Delivery : | Blended |
Campuses : | Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane |
Organisation delivering the program : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
Organisation issuing certification : | Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (RTO ID: 21985) |
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15 units are required for the award for this qualification including:
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service |
BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
HLTINF003 | Implement and monitor infection prevention control policies and procedures |
BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance |
HLTADM004 | Manage health billing and accounting system |
BSBRSK501 | Manage Risks |
BSBINM501 | Manage an information or knowledge management system |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
BSBMGT516 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
BSBADM502 | Manage Meetings |
BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness |
After the successful completion of the program the candidates may gain employment as Practice Managers in such settings as Medical Centre’s, Dental Clinics, Chiropractic Clinics, Podiatry Clinics, Kindergartens, Maternal Health Care Centre’s, and other community Health Care settings. Occupational titles may include:
The total tuition cost for the HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management is AUD $16,000 for international students.
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The amount of training that will be provided as a base line includes:
This provides a total of 876 hours in total 52 weeks with 36 weeks of course delivery and 16 weeks of holiday period. Students will do minimum of 10 hours of self-paced training in each week. So, volume of training will be 1236 hours for this course. Overall, students have a duration of 52 weeks to complete the qualification. Extensions are available to students who have been progressing but unable to complete within the set duration. Students should apply formally, in writing, to their facilitator for an extension. 20 hours per week will be delivered through synchronised Online learning which includes on- campus simulation based training and Professional experience placement. Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do approximate 10 hours per week of unstructured learning.
There are no pre-requisites or any other training package entry requirements for this course. IHNA has in place admission criteria for courses in its scope as required by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for VET Courses’ to ensure that candidates meet industry requirements.
*Students are required to meet the Department of Home Affairs English language requirements for student visa applications, which may differ from the above course entry requirements
Should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
L – Portfolio is a collection of work, skills and interests (evidence) in an electronic format that showcases learning and experience over time.
When you think about your L-Portfolio and the types of evidence that it contains, it is important to think carefully about its purpose and intended audience.
Your L-Portfolio may contain all or some of the following:
Recognition of Prior Learning application:
Our RPL tool is in the form of an L-Portfolio, and allows students to put on record all their life experiences, interests and skills. Not only will their academic achievement be listed out, but also any life experiences that could potentially be taken into account for extra credit as Recognition of Prior Learning. For instance, an individual who has taken care of his or her bedridden parent has already gained valuable caregiver experience, which could be chalked up against practical expertise and added to their resume.
This L-Portfolio could be sent to employers when applying for work, to universities while applying for extra credits through RPL, or in any other ways to market their expertise.
Showcase/Professional L Portfolios
These L-Portfolios are used as a way to demonstrate (showcase) the highlights of a student’s academic and professional career.
Learning Portfolios
These portfolios are typically created by a student as part of a course as a way to demonstrate learning and the learning process. These portfolios are often shared with other students to elicit peer feedback. Learning portfolios support the idea of formative feedback as an essential part of the learning process.
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