Mater Education
Certificate III in Health Administration
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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Are you ready to kick-start your career in health administration? With Mater Education’s Certificate III in Health Administration you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to apply for a range of roles—from jobs as a medical receptionist and medical administrator, through to positions as a ward clerk or medical records clerk.
The course is delivered by our team of industry experts and includes workshops in our state-of-the-art simulation training facility, preparing you for work in every kind of healthcare setting—whether it be a hospital, specialist and general medical practices, an aged care facility, dentalpractice, or allied health practice.
Key areas of learning and skills development include preparing and processing medical accounts, managing patient record systems, software training and building a strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Delivery mode
Mater Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Health Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
Medical Receptionist
A Medical Receptionist works in the office of a hospital, health clinic or medical practitioner. You’ll perform administrative duties such as answe...
Admissions Clerk
An Admissions Clerk handles the administration of patients checking in and leaving hospital. You’ll ensure necessary paperwork is completed and req...
Patient Liaison Officer
A Patient Liaison Officer provides support to patients during treatment in a hospital or healthcare facility. You might provide them with informati...
Ward Clerk
A Ward Clerk performs a range of administrative tasks and general duties in a hospital ward. You might answer phone calls and deal with patient and...
Medical Secretary
A Medical Secretary performs a range of administrative tasks in a healthcare facility. You might work at a hospital, at a doctor or specialist’s of...
Dental Receptionist
A Dental Receptionist performs a range of tasks in the front office of a dental surgery or practice. You might answer phone calls, greet patients a...
Health Administrator
Health Administrators oversee the administration systems of hospitals, community health organisations, and large medical centres. They ensure the c...
Medical Administrator
A Medical Administrator oversees administrative duties for a health service or program. You might undertake tasks such as ordering supplies, managi...
About Mater Education
Mater Education is committed to building an exceptional healthcare workforce through excellence and expertise in education. Best-practice health and community care is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s through our hands-on and immersive education that we deliver real-world impacts in healthcare.
