HLT57715

Diploma of Practice Management

The Diploma of Practice Management is suitable for students seeking careers managing the operation of small to medium-sized health practices or dental clinics. Students gain a range of skills in health systems such as infection control, understanding medical terminology and health accounts billing. However students also learn a broad range of business skills in customer service, risk management, budgeting, finance and HRM.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Administration and Management

Planning and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical

Word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.

Medicine and Dentistry

Diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.

Personnel and Human Resources

Recruiting and training people. Managing pay and other entitlements like sick and holiday leave.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Patient Liaison Officer

$1,340 weekly pay

Practice Manager

$1,340 weekly pay

Ward Clerk

$1,250 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Diploma of Practice Management HLT57715. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.