Medical Administration Courses
A qualification in medical administration can give you the skills you need to advance your career in this busy industry. You’ll gain the knowledge to work in a doctor’s office, dental practice, specialist medical facility or large healthcare setting such as a hospital. A course in health administration can lead to careers such as medical receptionist or ward clerk or even a supervisory role like practice manager. You may also take on a specialist role such as clinical coder or patient liaison officer.
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Here are some potential career pathways within medical administration. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Popular Medical Administration Courses
There are 7 courses available for people who want a career in Medical Administration.
BSB30120
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Possible job outcomes:
Medical Secretary
Admissions Clerk
Medical Receptionist
Dental Receptionist
Ward Clerk
The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) qualifies you for work at a doctor’s surgery, hospital, or dental clinic in administration. Over 6-12 months you will gain essential business admin skills (communication, teamwork, critical thinking) as well as specific training in medical terminology and managing patient records. The course also covers: processing medial accounts, controlling stocks and supplies, patient confidentiality. Enquire now for the list of graduation competencies, entry requirements, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.
HLT37315
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Possible job outcomes:
Patient Liaison Officer
Dental Receptionist
Practice Manager
Ward Clerk
Medical Receptionist
Admissions Clerk
Therapy Aide
Medical Secretary
Medical Administrator
A Certificate III in Health Administration is suitable for students already working as medical receptionists, admissions clerk or wards clerks or individuals seeking roles in hospitals, community health centres or private practices. Students will gain skills important skills including understanding and applying medical terminology, following organisational infection prevention and control procedures as well as working with a diverse range of people. Learn more.
HLT47315
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Possible job outcomes:
Medical Administrator
Medical Secretary
Dental Office Manager
Admissions Clerk
Medical Receptionist
Ward Clerk
Practice Manager
Dental Receptionist
Senior Clinical Coder
Patient Liaison Officer
A Certificate IV in Health Administration is suitable for individuals who work in a senior operational role or lead a team in health administration. Students will learn how to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology. Students will also gain leaderships skills in managing teams, human resources and recruitment. Learn more.
HLT57715
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Possible job outcomes:
Patient Liaison Officer
Practice Manager
Ward Clerk
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. Learn more.
BSB50120
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Records Officer
Medical Secretary
Medical Receptionist
Practice Manager
The Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration) will give you key administrative skills you need to deal with records and information technologies in a healthcare setting. You will learn how to manage medical information and records efficiently, manage business resources, budgets and operational planning and develop administrative systems to streamline processes. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
HLT50321
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Possible job outcomes:
Practice Manager
Senior Clinical Coder
Clinical Coder
Get started in clinical coding with the HLT50321 - Diploma of Clinical Coding. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to analyse clinical documentation then assign standardised health care codes. Clinical coders require an advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and the healthcare system, and this qualification delivers the skills and knowledge you need to process moderately complex patient records. The course also covers: work health and safety, participating in coding audits, interpreting relevant protocols and standards. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, clinical coding career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.
HLT47715
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Possible job outcomes:
Ward Clerk
Practice Manager
Patient Liaison Officer
Medical Receptionist
Admissions Clerk
Medical Secretary
The Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting (HLT47715) is perfect for anyone needing the administration skills to support a team of medical practitioners and health care professionals. A hands-on qualification, students graduate with the skills to take clinical measurements; perform electrocardiography (ECG); handle medical specimens; and maintain medication stocks. To fully complete the qualification you do need access to an appropriate workplace environment within the health care sector, click to learn how to enrol and for the full list of modules. Learn more.
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